- Enrollment
- 1,816
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mt Juliet, TN
West Wilson Middle School
Federal NCES profile for West Wilson Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 470455001822
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Wilson Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Tennessee schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Tennessee.
- #7 of 8
- public schools in Mt Juliet · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 1,383
- students enrolled
West Wilson Middle School has class sizes larger than 96% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Wilson Middle School ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Mt Juliet, TN.
School address
District: Wilson County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470455001822 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+53 students YoY
West Wilson Middle School held near 1,303 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+53 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 63.8 → 69.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+53 students YoY 470455001822 · Mt Juliet, TN Middle · MID · TRAD
1,383 enr · 22:1 · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Lebanon High School (1,816 students)
West Wilson Middle School held near 1,303 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+53 headcount). Teacher FTE added 63.8 → 69.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
West Wilson Middle 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
- This school
West Wilson Middle School
1,383 students
- Rutland Elemen
Rutland Elementary
1,371 students
What this shows West Wilson Middle School reports 1,383 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Wilson Middle School compares
West Wilson Middle 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 | 22:1 | ▲ 44% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,383 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,383
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
22:1
students per teacher
- 44% above state mean
Top 96% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
16.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 461 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
94
in-school suspensions + 127 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 69.3%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
African American 9.5%
Asian 4.8%
Two or More 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 69.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.2, West Wilson Middle School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wilson County reports $9,322 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Wilson Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanon High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mt. Juliet High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wilson Central High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Green Hill High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rutland Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Wilson Middle 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
- 1,371
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~1,383 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Wilson Middle School
How many students attend West Wilson Middle School?
West Wilson Middle School has 1,383 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mt Juliet, TN. CCD year-over-year: 1,250 (2022-23) → 1,303 (2023-24), nearly flat (+53).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Wilson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Wilson Middle School is 22:1, which is 44% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Wilson Middle School?
The largest demographic group at West Wilson Middle School is White at 69.3% of enrollment, in Mt Juliet, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Wilson Middle School?
West Wilson Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 West Wilson Middle School rank among public schools in Mt Juliet?
By Resource Investment Index, West Wilson Middle School ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Mt Juliet, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Mt Juliet on the city page.
What other schools are in Wilson County?
Besides West Wilson Middle 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.