For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 7,312 students in Wilson County, TN. The top ranked public high schools in Wilson County, TN are Barry Tatum Virtual Learning Academy, Mt. Juliet High School and Wilson Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wilson County, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 16%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 36% statewide average). High schools in Wilson County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Tennessee public high schools.
Wilson County, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the Tennessee average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mt. Juliet High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Wilson County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Barry Tatum Virtual Learning Academy
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
351 Stumpy Ln
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 453-3400
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 453-3400
Grades: K-12
| 222 students
Rank: #22.
Mt. Juliet High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1875 Golden Bear Gateway
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
(615) 758-5606
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
(615) 758-5606
Grades: 9-12
| 1,446 students
Rank: #33.
Wilson Central High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
419 Wildcat Way
Lebanon, TN 37090
(615) 453-4600
Lebanon, TN 37090
(615) 453-4600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,545 students
Rank: #44.
Lebanon High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 Blue Devil Blvd
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 444-9610
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 444-9610
Grades: 9-12
| 1,769 students
Rank: #55.
Watertown High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9360 Sparta Pike
Watertown, TN 37184
(615) 237-3434
Watertown, TN 37184
(615) 237-3434
Grades: 9-12
| 658 students
Rank: #66.
Green Hill High School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
220 North Greenhill Rd
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
(615) 444-3282
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
(615) 444-3282
Grades: 9-12
| 1,619 students
Rank: n/an/a
Barry Tatum Academy
Alternative School
205 Stumpy Ln
Lebanon, TN 37090
(615) 453-3400
Lebanon, TN 37090
(615) 453-3400
Grades: 6-12
| 42 students
Rank: n/an/a
207 Joe Branham Dr
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 443-7199
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 443-7199
Grades: 9-12
| 11 students
Wilson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Wilson County Vocational Center (Closed 2021)
Vocational School
415 Harding Dr
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 444-1104
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 444-1104
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Wilson County, TN?
The top ranked public high schools in Wilson County, TN include Barry Tatum Virtual Learning Academy, Mt. Juliet High School and Wilson Central High School. Wilson County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Tennessee.
How many public high schools are located in Wilson County, TN?
8 public high schools are located in Wilson County, TN.
What is the racial composition of students in Wilson County, TN?
Wilson County, TN public high schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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