- Enrollment
- 1,816
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Watertown, TN
Watertown High School
Federal NCES profile for Watertown High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470455001825
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Watertown High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Watertown · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 641
- students enrolled
Watertown High School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Watertown High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Watertown, TN.
School address
District: Wilson County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470455001825 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Watertown High School held near 660 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 44.8 → 43.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 470455001825 · Watertown, TN High · MID · TRAD
641 enr · 14.6:1 · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Lebanon High School (1,816 students)
Watertown High School held near 660 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 44.8 → 43.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Watertown High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lebanon High S
Lebanon High School
1,816 students
- Mt. Juliet Hig
Mt. Juliet High School
1,712 students
- Wilson Central
Wilson Central High School
1,686 students
- Green Hill Hig
Green Hill High School
1,606 students
- West Wilson Mi
West Wilson Middle School
1,383 students
- This school 641
Watertown High School
641 students
What this shows Watertown High School reports 641 students on the CCD universe file.
How Watertown High School compares
Watertown High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▼ 5% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 641 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
641
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 46% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$9,322
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 321 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
85
in-school suspensions + 78 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 25 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 86.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
African American 2.8%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 86.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.3, Watertown High School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
District finance for Wilson County reports $9,322 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Watertown High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanon High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mt. Juliet High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilson Central High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Green Hill High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Wilson Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Watertown High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,712
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,686
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,606
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,383
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~641 students)
Frequently asked questions about Watertown High School
How many students attend Watertown High School?
Watertown High School has 641 students enrolled. It is a high school in Watertown, TN. CCD year-over-year: 680 (2022-23) → 660 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Watertown High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Watertown High School is 14.6:1, which is 5% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Watertown High School?
The largest demographic group at Watertown High School is White at 86.7% of enrollment, in Watertown, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Watertown High School?
Watertown High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Watertown High School rank among public schools in Watertown?
By Resource Investment Index, Watertown High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Watertown, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Wilson County?
Besides Watertown High School, Wilson County also operates Lebanon High School (1,816 students), Mt. Juliet High School (1,712 students), and Wilson Central High School (1,686 students). See the Wilson County district page for the complete list.