High Schools in Wilson County

The high schools located in Wilson County, Tennessee, serve students in grades 9-12 and include 6 institutions: Lebanon High School, Green Hill High School, Mt. Juliet High School, Wilson Central High School, Watertown High School, and Barry Tatum Academy.

Among these schools, Green Hill High School, Mt. Juliet High School, and Wilson Central High School stand out as the top-performing institutions, consistently ranking among the best high schools in Tennessee and receiving 4-star ratings from SchoolDigger. These schools demonstrate strong academic performance, with high proficiency rates in subjects like Biology, English, and Algebra, often exceeding county and state averages.

In contrast, Lebanon High School and Barry Tatum Academy struggle to meet state and county benchmarks, highlighting significant disparities in academic performance across the district. The data also suggests that factors such as student demographics and spending per student may not directly correlate with academic success, underscoring the need for a deeper understanding of the complex factors that contribute to educational outcomes in Wilson County.