Enrollment
1,686
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Lebanon, TN
Wilson Central High School
Federal NCES profile for Wilson Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470455001641
👥 S:T ratio 30
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wilson Central High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Tennessee schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Tennessee.
- #10 of 14
- public schools in Lebanon · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 1,686
- students enrolled
Wilson Central High School has class sizes larger than 82% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wilson Central High School ranks #10 of 14 public schools in Lebanon, TN.
School address
District: Wilson County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470455001641 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
96.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wilson Central High School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wilson Central High School
Wilson Central High School is a large high school in Lebanon, Tennessee, enrolling 1,686 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Tennessee schools by student-teacher ratio.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Tennessee, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,686 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,838 scored Tennessee schools.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 50/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 26 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 422 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 16 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Lebanon's high schools, it stands alongside Lebanon High School (1,816 students): Wilson Central High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.6:1 vs 18:1).
Wilson County also operates Lebanon High School (1,816 students) and Mt. Juliet High School (1,712 students) alongside Wilson Central High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Wilson Central High School compares
Wilson Central High School on the metrics families compare, against Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▲ 15% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,686 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,686
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 82% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.5%
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
$9,390
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $10,822
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 422 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
141
in-school suspensions + 136 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 16 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 68.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
African American 9.8%
Asian 5.8%
Two or More 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 68.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.8, Wilson Central High School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 26
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wilson County, which includes Wilson Central High School.
$9,390
Per student
-13%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.3%
State 43.2%
Federal 13.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Wilson Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanon High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mt. Juliet High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Green Hill High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Wilson Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rutland Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wilson Central High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,816
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,712
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
- Enrollment
- 1,371
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar high schools in Lebanon
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Tennessee, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,686 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Wilson Central High School
How many students attend Wilson Central High School?
Wilson Central High School has 1,686 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lebanon, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilson Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilson Central High School is 17.6:1, which is 15% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wilson Central High School?
The largest demographic group at Wilson Central High School is White at 68.8% of enrollment, in Lebanon, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilson Central High School?
Wilson Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wilson Central High School rank among public schools in Lebanon?
By Resource Investment Index, Wilson Central High School ranks #10 of 14 public schools in Lebanon, 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 Lebanon on the city page.
Is Wilson Central High School a good school?
Wilson Central High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Tennessee schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Tennessee. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Wilson County?
Besides Wilson Central High School, Wilson County also operates Lebanon High School (1,816 students), Mt. Juliet High School (1,712 students), and Green Hill High School (1,606 students). See the Wilson County district page for the complete list.
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