Wilson County Schools Explained

Wilson County Schools
Logo Alt:	Wilson County Schools Logo
Location:	415 Harding Drive
City:	Lebanon
State:	Tennessee
Postcode:	37087
Country:	United States
Type:	Public
Motto:	Excellence in all we do!
Grades:	K–12
Superintendent:	Jeff Luttrell
Deputy Superintendent:	-->
Accreditation:	-->
Schools:	23
Students:	~20,000
Teachers:	>1,100
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Free Label:	Size
Free Text:	9th largest school district in Tennessee

Wilson County Schools (WCS) is a K–12 school district in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States. The district enrolls nearly 20,000 students^[1] and over 1,100 teachers^[2] at ten elementary schools, three K-8 schools, four middle schools, and five high schools.

Students who live within the K–8 Lebanon Special School District (LSSD) automatically transition to Lebanon High School in Wilson County Schools after completing their eighth-grade year. Wilson County Schools is the ninth largest school district in the state.^[3]

History and notable events

During the 2020 Nashville tornado, which struck Mt. Juliet, West Wilson Middle and Stoner Creek Elementary sustained catastrophic damage and were closed for the next two school years. Both schools had to be rebuilt, with demolition and construction starting in 2021.^[4]

Administrators

• Mr. Jeff Luttrell, Director of Schools^[5]

School board

The Wilson County School Board^[6] consists of seven board members serving seven zones,^[7] each of whom are elected to serve a four-year term.

• Carrie Pfeiffer, Zone 1
• Dr. Beth Meyers, Zone 2
• Melissa Lynn, Zone 3
• Joseph Padilla, Zone 4
• Larry Tomlinson, Zone 5
• Kimberly McGee, Zone 6
• Jamie Farough, Zone 7

Schools

Elementary schools (K–5)

• Elzie Patton Elementary (1944)
• Rutland Elementary (1998)
• Gladeville Elementary (1833)
• Lakeview Elementary (1969)
• Mt. Juliet Elementary (1948)
• Springdale Elementary (2017)
• Stoner Creek Elementary (1987; rebuilt 2022)
• W.A. Wright Elementary (1991)
• Watertown Elementary (1959)
• West Elementary (1872)

K–8 schools

• Carroll-Oakland Elementary (1978)
• Southside Elementary (1967)
• Tuckers Crossroads Elementary (1914)

Middle schools (6–8)

• Gladeville Middle School (2019)
• Mt. Juliet Middle School (2002)
• West Wilson Middle School (1976; rebuilt 2022)
• Watertown Middle School (2014)

High schools (9–12)

• Mt. Juliet High School (1714)
• Lebanon High School (1918)
• Watertown High School (1912)
• Wilson Central High School (2001)
• Green Hill High School (2020)^[8]

Specialty schools

• Barry Tatum Academy^[9]
• Wilson County Adult High School (1992)
• Wilson County Adult Learning Center^[10]

External links

• Wilson County Schools Website
• Wilson County Schools Facebook

Notes and References

1. Web site: Wilson County Schools District Information.
2. Web site: Tennessee Department of Education State Report Card Profile.
3. Web site: Largest School Districts in Tennessee.
4. Web site: Stoner Creek demolition work begins. The Wilson Post. May 27, 2021. December 7, 2021.
5. Web site: Director of Schools / Director of Schools . 2023-07-04 . www.wcschools.com . en.
6. Web site: Wilson County School Board Members. December 7, 2021.
7. Web site: Wilson County Election Commission School Board Zones.
8. Web site: PROPOSED NEW HIGH SCHOOL INFORMATION . 1 September 2018 . Wilson County Schools.
9. Web site: Barry Tatum Academy . September 24, 2020 . Barry Tatum Academy . Wilson County Schools.
10. Web site: Adult Learning Center . September 24, 2020 . Adult Learning Center . Wilson County Schools.