For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 7,653 students in Wilson County, TN. The top ranked public high schools in Wilson County, TN are Mt. Juliet High School, Barry Tatum Virtual Learning Academy 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 30% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Wilson County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Tennessee public high schools.
Wilson County, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Green Hill High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Wilson County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mt. Juliet High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1875 Golden Bear Gateway
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
(615) 758-5606
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
(615) 758-5606
Gr: 9-12 | 1,675 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Barry Tatum Virtual Learning Academy
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
351 Stumpy Ln
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 453-3400
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 453-3400
Gr: 4-12 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Wilson Central High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
419 Wildcat Way
Lebanon, TN 37090
(615) 453-4600
Lebanon, TN 37090
(615) 453-4600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,625 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Green Hill High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
220 North Greenhill Rd
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
(615) 444-3282
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
(615) 444-3282
Gr: 9-12 | 1,656 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Lebanon High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Blue Devil Blvd
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 444-9610
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 444-9610
Gr: 9-12 | 1,808 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #66.
Watertown High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9360 Sparta Pike
Watertown, TN 37184
(615) 237-3434
Watertown, TN 37184
(615) 237-3434
Gr: 9-12 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #77.
Barry Tatum Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
205 Stumpy Ln
Lebanon, TN 37090
(615) 453-3400
Lebanon, TN 37090
(615) 453-3400
Gr: 6-12 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
207 Joe Branham Dr
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 443-7199
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 443-7199
Gr: 9-12 | 31 students Minority enrollment: 52%
Wilson County 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Wilson County Vocational Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
415 Harding Dr
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 444-1104
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 444-1104
Gr: 8-12
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 Mt. Juliet High School, Barry Tatum Virtual Learning Academy 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?
8 public high schools are located in Wilson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wilson County?
Wilson County public high schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Wilson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Wilson County include: Green Hill High School vs. Mt. Juliet High School, Wilson Central High School vs. Mt. Juliet High School, Watertown High School vs. Lebanon High School
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