For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public middle schools serving 7,330 students in Wilson County, TN. The top ranked public middle schools in Wilson County, TN are Watertown Elementary School, Gladeville Middle School and Barry Tatum Virtual Learning Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wilson County, TN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 26% statewide average). Middle schools in Wilson County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Tennessee public middle school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Wilson County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Watertown Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
741 West Main St
Watertown, TN 37184
(615) 237-3821
Watertown, TN 37184
(615) 237-3821
Grades: PK-8
| 553 students
Rank: #22.
Gladeville Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8275 Stewarts Ferry Pike
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
(615) 444-3282
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
(615) 444-3282
Grades: 6-8
| 961 students
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
West Wilson Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
935 North Mt. Juliet Rd
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
(615) 758-5152
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
(615) 758-5152
Grades: 6-8
| 1,162 students
Rank: #55.
Mt. Juliet Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3565 N. Mt Juliet Rd
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
(615) 754-6688
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
(615) 754-6688
Grades: 6-8
| 1,013 students
Rank: #66.
Tuckers Crossroads Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5905 Trousdale Ferry Pike
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 444-3956
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 444-3956
Grades: K-8
| 368 students
Rank: #77.
Carroll Oakland Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4664 Hunters Point Pike
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 444-5208
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 444-5208
Grades: PK-8
| 726 students
Rank: #88.
Walter J. Baird Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
131 W J B Pride Ln
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 444-2190
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 444-2190
Grades: 6-8
| 611 students
Rank: #99.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1224 Murfreesboro Rd
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 444-6330
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 444-6330
Grades: PK-8
| 728 students
Rank: #1010.
Watertown Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
515 W. Main St
Watertown, TN 37184
(615) 237-4000
Watertown, TN 37184
(615) 237-4000
Grades: 6-8
| 331 students
Rank: #1111.
Winfree Bryant Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1213 Leeville Pike
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 449-6060
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 449-6060
Grades: 6-8
| 613 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
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 middle schools in Wilson County, TN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Wilson County, TN include Watertown Elementary School, Gladeville Middle School and Barry Tatum Virtual Learning Academy. Wilson County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Tennessee.
How many public middle schools are located in Wilson County, TN?
12 public middle schools are located in Wilson County, TN.
What is the racial composition of students in Wilson County, TN?
Wilson County, TN public middle schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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