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Williamson County

Tennessee · Public School District
50
Schools
42,171
Students
$12,699
Per-Pupil Spend
-11% nat'l
Free Lunch Rate
96.4%
Graduation Rate
+9.9pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Williamson County is a public school district in Tennessee serving 42,171 students across 50 schools. It includes 28 elementary, 11 middle, 11 high schools. Its graduation rate of 96.4% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $12,699 is below the national average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 46/100.

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All Schools (50)
Elementary Schools28 schools
High Schools11 schools
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,699-11% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
26%
68%
State
26.1%
Local (property tax)
68.0%
Federal
5.9%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (68%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
50
Schools
42,171
Students
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate96.4%
Opportunity Score46/100
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
96.4% graduation rate — 9.9 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 50 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Williamson County?
Williamson County has 50 public schools, serving a total of 42,171 students.
What is the graduation rate for Williamson County?
The graduation rate is 96.4%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Williamson County spend per student?
Williamson County spends $12,699 per pupil — 11% below the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Williamson County?
No, Williamson County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Williamson County serve?
Williamson County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Williamson County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Williamson County is 46/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.