Summary:
Zip code 37090 in Lebanon, Tennessee is served by a single public high school, Wilson Central High School, which enrolls 1,686 students in grades 9–12 and is part of the highly regarded Wilson County Schools district, ranked 22nd out of 141 districts in the state.
Wilson Central High School is a solid, improving school with a clear upward trajectory, having climbed from a statewide rank of 111 to 82 over the past three years and earning a 4-star rating each year. The school boasts an excellent 97.5% graduation rate and a very low 1.8% dropout rate, both far better than the state averages of 90.5% and 6.7%. Academically, the school shines in Biology I with 79.4% proficiency (30 points above the state), and it also outperforms the state by double digits in English I, English II, and Geometry. However, Algebra I is a notable weak spot, with only 22.6% proficiency — 22 points behind the district and nearly 10 points below the state average. Chronic absenteeism is another concern, affecting 19.7% of students, which is higher than both the district (15.1%) and state (18.3%) rates.
Year-over-year test data shows strong improvements in most subjects, including a remarkable 28-point jump in Biology I and a 16-point gain in Geometry, though Algebra II declined by nearly 9 points. Grade-level patterns suggest that the school's top math students take Algebra II early — 10th graders achieved 91.9% proficiency — while upperclassmen taking the subject score much lower, likely reflecting retesters or struggling students. With moderate per-student spending of $10,416 and generally strong outcomes, the school appears efficient with resources. If Wilson Central High School can address its Algebra I challenges and reduce chronic absenteeism, it has strong potential to break into the top quartile of Tennessee high schools in the coming years.
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