Williamson County

Franklin, Tennessee — 50 schools

42,171
Total Enrollment
50
Schools
$12,699
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Williamson County operates 50 public schools serving 42,171 students, placing it among the larger districts in Tennessee. The school portfolio breaks down into 21 other, 11 high, 11 middle, 7 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 40,339 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Williamson County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,699 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 68.0% local, 26.1% state, and 5.9% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $66,896 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 27/100, ranked #109 of 140 in Tennessee against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 11 of 50 schools offering Advanced Placement (249 AP courses district-wide), a 350.4:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 13.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 76.0% White, 8.1% Asian, 7.8% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Williamson County school enrollment varies 18× across entities

Williamson County school enrollment ranges from 117 students (lowest) to 2,091 students (highest), a spread of 1,974 students. That spread reflects typical mixed-portfolio variation between specialty programs and large neighbourhood schools. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Williamson County student-counselor ratio is 350:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Williamson County chronic absenteeism rate is 13.7% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

5.9%
Federal
26.1%
State
68.0%
Local

Funding Equity

27
Equity Score
109 / 140
State Rank
38
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Williamson County county, where this district is located.

$1,507
Studio/mo
$1,578
1 BR/mo
$1,730
2 BR/mo
$2,211
3 BR/mo
$2,696
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$66,896
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 50 schools in Williamson County.

White 76.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
African American 3.0%
Asian 8.1%
Multiracial 4.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

11 / 50
Schools with AP
249 AP courses total
350.4:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
13.7%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Williamson County

School Enrollment
Independence High School
2,091
Ravenwood High School
1,975
Franklin High School
1,729
Summit High School
1,609
Brentwood High School
1,588
Nolensville High School
1,491
Fred J Page High School
1,478
Fred J Page Middle School
1,388
Centennial High School
1,354
Brentwood Middle School
1,109
Woodland Middle School
957
Mill Creek Middle School
932
Nolensville Elementary
883
Heritage Middle School
847
Spring Station Middle School
800
Grassland Middle School
798
Creekside Elementary School
780
Thompson'S Station Elementary School
767
Trinity Elementary
735
Sunset Middle School
731
Kenrose Elementary
721
Clovercroft Elementary School
703
Crockett Elementary
697
Fairview High School
688
Longview Elementary School
670
Pearre Creek Elementary School
658
Scales Elementary
641
Mill Creek Elementary School
625
Sunset Elementary School
616
Jordan Elementary School
611
Edmondson Elementary
591
Heritage Elementary
585
Thompson'S Station Middle School
579
Winstead Elementary School
567
Allendale Elementary School
563
Bethesda Elementary
561
Chapman'S Retreat Elementary
561
Walnut Grove Elementary
560
Legacy Middle School
558
Fairview Middle School
540
Westwood Elementary School
538
Lipscomb Elementary
532
Oak View Elem School
517
Hillsboro Elementary/ Middle School
482
Fairview Elementary
469
Grassland Elementary
428
College Grove Elementary
384
Hunters Bend Elementary
361
Renaissance High School
174
Vanguard Virtual High School
117

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Williamson County?

Williamson County has 50 schools, including 11 high, 11 middle, 21 other, 7 elementary. Total enrollment is 42,171 students.

How much does Williamson County spend per student?

Williamson County spends $12,699 per student. The district has an equity score of 27/100, ranking #109 in Tennessee.

What is the average teacher salary in Williamson County?

The average teacher salary in Williamson County is $66,896 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Williamson County?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Williamson County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Williamson County?

Williamson County students are 76.0% White, 8.1% Asian, 7.8% Hispanic or Latino, 3.0% African American, averaged across 50 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Williamson County?

Williamson County has an equity score of 27/100, ranking #109 out of 140 districts in Tennessee. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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