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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Wilson County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 31 public schools serving 24,921 students in Wilson County, TN (there are 8 private schools, serving 1,635 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Wilson County, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%). Wilson County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Tennessee.
The top-ranked public schools in Wilson County, TN are Springdale Elementary School, Lakeview Elementary School and Gladeville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wilson County, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Wilson County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Wilson County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Springdale Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5675 Central Pike
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
(615) 773-9640
Gr: PK-5 | 738 students Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6211 Saundersville Rd
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
(615) 758-5619
Gr: K-5 | 455 students Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Gladeville Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8275 Stewarts Ferry Pike
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
(615) 444-3282
Gr: 6-8 | 991 students Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Mt. Juliet Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2521 W. Division St
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
(615) 758-5654
Gr: PK-5 | 648 students Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #55.
Rutland Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1995 South Rutland Rd
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
(615) 754-1800
Gr: PK-5 | 1,371 students Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #66.
Stoner Creek Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1035 North Mt. Juliet Rd
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
(615) 754-6300
Gr: PK-5 | 1,043 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #77.
West Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9315 Lebanon Rd
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
(615) 758-5846
Gr: K-5 | 849 students Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #88.
W A Wright Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5017 Market Place
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
(615) 754-6200
Gr: PK-5 | 538 students Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #99.
Gladeville Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8840 Stewarts Ferry Pike
Gladeville, TN 37071
(615) 444-5694
Gr: PK-5 | 722 students Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1010.
Elzie D Patton Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1003 Woodridge Place
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
(615) 773-9630
Gr: PK-5 | 461 students Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1111.
Mt. Juliet Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3565 N. Mt Juliet Rd
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
(615) 754-6688
Gr: 6-8 | 1,002 students Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1212.
Watertown Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
741 West Main St
Watertown, TN 37184
(615) 237-3821
Gr: PK-8 | 602 students Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1313.
West Wilson Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
935 North Mt. Juliet Rd
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
(615) 758-5152
Gr: 6-8 | 1,383 students Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1414.
Coles Ferry Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
511 Coles Ferry Pike
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 443-1946
Gr: PK-5 | 581 students Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1515.
Castle Heights Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1007 Castle Heights Avenue No
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 444-2483
Gr: PK-5 | 657 students Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1616.
Mt. Juliet High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1875 Golden Bear Gateway
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
(615) 758-5606
Gr: 9-12 | 1,712 students Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1717.
Tuckers Crossroads Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5905 Trousdale Ferry Pike
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 444-3956
Gr: K-8 | 352 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1818.
Jones Brummett Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1530 Hartmann Dr
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 444-4768
Gr: PK-5 | 740 students Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1919.
Wilson Central High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
419 Wildcat Way
Lebanon, TN 37090
(615) 453-4600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,686 students Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #2020.
Sam Houston Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
207 Oakdale Dr
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 444-7494
Gr: PK-5 | 759 students Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Green Hill High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
220 North Greenhill Rd
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
(615) 444-3282
Gr: 9-12 | 1,606 students Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Watertown Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
515 W. Main St
Watertown, TN 37184
(615) 237-4000
Gr: 6-8 | 324 students Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #2323.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1224 Murfreesboro Rd
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 444-6330
Gr: PK-8 | 806 students Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #2424.
Carroll Oakland Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4664 Hunters Point Pike
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 444-5208
Gr: PK-8 | 741 students Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #2525.
Lebanon High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
500 Blue Devil Blvd
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 444-9610
Gr: 9-12 | 1,816 students Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2626.
Walter J. Baird Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
131 W J B Pride Ln
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 444-2190
Gr: 6-8 | 757 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2727.
Watertown High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9360 Sparta Pike
Watertown, TN 37184
(615) 237-3434
Gr: 9-12 | 641 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #2828.
Byars Dowdy Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
904 Hickory Ridge Rd
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 444-6651
Gr: PK-5 | 545 students Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #2929.
Winfree Bryant Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1213 Leeville Pike
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 449-6060
Gr: 6-8 | 589 students Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #3030.
Barry Tatum Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
415 Harding Dr
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 453-3400
Gr: 4-12 | 86 students Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
Wilson Co Adult High School
207 Joe Branham Dr
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 443-7199
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Minority enrollment: 33%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Wilson County, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in Wilson County, TN include Springdale Elementary School, Lakeview Elementary School and Gladeville Middle School. Wilson County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Tennessee.
How many public schools are located in Wilson County?
32 public schools are located in Wilson County.
What percentage of students in Wilson County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Wilson County are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wilson County?
Wilson County public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Wilson County are often viewed compared to one another?

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