Can I use Williamson County's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the Williamson County school score as a first-pass county screen, then verify the exact district, attendance boundary, transfer rules, and grade pathway for any address you are considering.

Does SchoolsByCounty confirm school attendance boundaries in Williamson County?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes NCES and Census-backed public-school records. Attendance zones, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, transportation, and transfer rules must be confirmed with local districts.

How should parents compare public schools in Williamson County?

Start with the 58 listed public schools and 2 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

How does Williamson County compare with nearby school counties?

Williamson County appears in the Nashville area comparison with Davidson County, TN and Rutherford County, TN. Use that regional guide to compare county school score, graduation rate, and spending before narrowing to individual districts and schools.

Williamson County Schools & Education

Name: Williamson County, Tennessee Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Williamson County, Tennessee

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

66/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

96.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

96.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 93.3%

Per-Pupil Spending

$7,061

National avg $13,239

State avg $6,215

School Score

66/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 47/100

State Score Position

of 95 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Williamson County

Measured School Summary

Williamson County performs at an average level with a school score of 66/100 and a solid graduation rate of 96.0%.

Funding Context

At $7,061 per pupil, Williamson County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 41% above the Tennessee average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 14% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Williamson County before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

58 public schools and 2 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

66/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #3 of 95 Tennessee counties with school score data.

Completion

96.0%

2.7 pts above the state average

Funding context

$7,061

$846 above the state average

School coverage

2 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Williamson County has 58 public schools across 2 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

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Parent decision brief

What Williamson County school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Dominant-district county

Williamson County carries most of the listed public-school system, with 50 of 58 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.

State position

of 95 Tennessee counties with school score data. The county score is 19 points above the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

Williamson County

Elementary to high school visible

42,171 students

Elementary 28Middle 11High 11Other 0

50 listed schools in this county slice.

Franklin SSD

Elementary and middle visible

3,190 students

Elementary 5Middle 3High 0Other 0

8 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Williamson County is the largest listed district slice, with 50 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Williamson County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Williamson County district systems?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Comparison context

Compare Williamson County With Nearby School Markets

Williamson County appears in curated regional school comparisons where parents commonly weigh county lines, housing tradeoffs, commute, and district boundaries before narrowing to individual schools.

Nashville area

Davidson County vs Williamson County vs Rutherford County Schools

This comparison is built for families weighing Nashville proper against high-growth suburban county choices.

Compared with

Davidson County, TN and Rutherford County, TN

Current leader

Williamson County, TN at 66/100

Graduation-rate leader: Williamson County, TN at 96.0%

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Education Overview

About Schools in Williamson County, Tennessee

This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.

A Large and Growing Educational Hub

Williamson County features a massive network of 58 public schools serving 45,361 students. This extensive system includes 33 elementary schools and 11 high schools, making it one of the largest in the state.

Two Distinct and High-Achieving Districts

The Williamson County district is the primary provider with 50 schools and 42,171 students, while Franklin SSD serves another 3,190 students across eight schools. There are currently no charter schools in the county, with all students enrolled in traditional public districts.

A Dynamic Mix of Large-Scale Schools

The county offers a diverse locale mix with 24 rural, 15 city, and 13 suburban schools, averaging a large 782 students per campus. Independence High School is the largest with 2,095 students, reflecting the high-density suburban nature of the region.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Williamson County

Reported Enrollment

45,361

58 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary33

Middle14

High11

Other0

2 School Districts in Williamson County

Williamson County

Franklin SSD

8 schools

3,190 students

58 Public Schools in Williamson County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 13 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

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Public schools in Williamson County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
Independence High School	Profile	Williamson County	Thompson's Station, 37179Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	2,095
Ravenwood High School	Profile	Williamson County	Brentwood, 37027Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,958
Franklin High School	Profile	Williamson County	Franklin, 37064City: Small	9–12	High	1,801
Brentwood High School	Profile	Williamson County	Brentwood, 37027Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,729
Summit High School	Profile	Williamson County	Spring Hill, 37174Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	1,708
Centennial High School	Profile	Williamson County	Franklin, 37067City: Small	9–12	High	1,474
Nolensville High School	Profile	Williamson County	Nolensville, 37135Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	1,463
Fred J Page High School	Profile	Williamson County	Franklin, 37064Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	1,284
Fred J Page Middle School	Profile	Williamson County	Franklin, 37064Rural: Fringe	6–8	Middle	1,249
Brentwood Middle School	Profile	Williamson County	Brentwood, 37027Suburb: Large	6–8	Middle	1,127
Longview Elementary School	Profile	Williamson County	Spring Hill, 37174Town: Fringe	PK–5	Primary	969
Woodland Middle School	Profile	Williamson County	Brentwood, 37027Suburb: Large	6–8	Middle	957
Nolensville Elementary	Profile	Williamson County	Nolensville, 37135Suburb: Large	PK–5	Primary	946
Mill Creek Middle School	Record	Williamson County	Nolensville, 37135Rural: Fringe	6–8	Middle	900
Grassland Middle School	Record	Williamson County	Franklin, 37064Rural: Fringe	6–8	Middle	862
Creekside Elementary School	Record	Williamson County	Franklin, 37064Rural: Fringe	KG–5	Primary	854
Heritage Middle School	Record	Williamson County	Thompson Station, 37179Rural: Fringe	6–8	Middle	842
Thompson's Station Elementary School	Record	Williamson County	Thompson's Station, 37179Rural: Fringe	KG–5	Primary	839
Spring Station Middle School	Record	Williamson County	Spring Hill, 37174Rural: Fringe	6–8	Middle	828
Scales Elementary	Record	Williamson County	Brentwood, 37027Suburb: Large	PK–5	Primary	777

Independence High School

Williamson County

Thompson's Station, 37179 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High2,095 students

Ravenwood High School

Williamson County

Brentwood, 37027 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,958 students

Franklin High School

Williamson County

Franklin, 37064 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,801 students

Brentwood High School

Williamson County

Brentwood, 37027 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,729 students

Summit High School

Williamson County

Spring Hill, 37174 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,708 students

Centennial High School

Williamson County

Franklin, 37067 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,474 students

Nolensville High School

Williamson County

Nolensville, 37135 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,463 students

Fred J Page High School

Williamson County

Franklin, 37064 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,284 students

Fred J Page Middle School

Williamson County

Franklin, 37064 / Rural: Fringe

Profile6–8Middle1,249 students

Brentwood Middle School

Williamson County

Brentwood, 37027 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,127 students

Longview Elementary School

Williamson County

Spring Hill, 37174 / Town: Fringe

ProfilePK–5Primary969 students

Woodland Middle School

Williamson County

Brentwood, 37027 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle957 students

Nolensville Elementary

Williamson County

Nolensville, 37135 / Suburb: Large

ProfilePK–5Primary946 students

Mill Creek Middle School

Williamson County

Nolensville, 37135 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle900 students

Grassland Middle School

Williamson County

Franklin, 37064 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle862 students

Creekside Elementary School

Williamson County

Franklin, 37064 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–5Primary854 students

Heritage Middle School

Williamson County

Thompson Station, 37179 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle842 students

Thompson's Station Elementary School

Williamson County

Thompson's Station, 37179 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–5Primary839 students

Spring Station Middle School

Williamson County

Spring Hill, 37174 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle828 students

Scales Elementary

Williamson County

Brentwood, 37027 / Suburb: Large

RecordPK–5Primary777 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$7,061

State avg $6,215

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Tennessee counties have the highest graduation rates?

Morgan County (99.0%), Henry County (98.0%), and Benton County (97.0%) currently lead Tennessee among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.

What is per-pupil spending like in Tennessee?

Across Tennessee counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $6,215. The highest current county values are Davidson County ($7,324), Williamson County ($7,061), and Benton County ($7,058). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.

How should I read the school score in Williamson County?

Williamson County has a school score of 66/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.

What is the graduation rate in Williamson County?

The high school graduation rate in Williamson County is 96.0%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.

How much does Williamson County spend per student?

Williamson County spends $7,061 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

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+1 pts

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Tennessee

+2 pts

68/100

School score

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Tennessee

-3 pts

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School score

By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated May 13, 2026Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.

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