- Enrollment
- 1,816
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470455001641
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 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 37/100 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
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+43 students YoY
Wilson Central High School held near 1,625 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+43 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 96.5 → 88.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+43 students YoY 470455001641 · Lebanon, TN High · MID · TRAD
1,686 enr · 17.6:1 · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Lebanon High School (1,816 students)
Wilson Central High School held near 1,625 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+43 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 96.5 → 88.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Wilson Central 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
- This school
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
- Rutland Elemen
Rutland Elementary
1,371 students
What this shows Wilson Central High School reports 1,686 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wilson Central High School compares
Wilson Central 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 | 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 methodology
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
$9,322
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
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.
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
District finance for Wilson County reports $9,322 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,712
- 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.
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 (~1,686 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.6:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,582 (2022-23) → 1,625 (2023-24), nearly flat (+43).
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 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 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.
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.