Williamson County Schools
- FRANKLIN, TN
School District
Williamson County Schools
- FRANKLIN, TN
- Rating 4.28 out of 5 215 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Diversitygrade C+
- Teachersgrade A minus
- College Prepgrade A+
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade A
- Administrationgrade A minus
- Sportsgrade A+
- Foodgrade B+
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade B minus
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High Schools in Williamson County Schools
- grade A+
Ravenwood High School
- Rating 4.01 out of 5 498 reviews
- grade A+
Brentwood High School
- Rating 4.01 out of 5 350 reviews
- grade A
Franklin High School
- Rating 4.03 out of 5 453 reviews
- grade A
Centennial High School
- Rating 3.95 out of 5 473 reviews
- grade A
Independence High School
- Rating 3.88 out of 5 353 reviews
Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
67%
Percent Proficient - Math
71%
Average Graduation Rate
97%
Average SAT
1320
722 responses
Average ACT
28
5,582 responses
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Students
Diversity
grade C+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
39,817
Free or Reduced Lunch
4.1%
Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$54,682
Teachers in First/Second Year
4.1%
Finances
Expenses Per Student
$11,165 / student
National
$12,239- Cost of Livinggrade C+
- Good for Familiesgrade A+
- Housinggrade B+
Median Household Income
$102,721
National
$69,021Median Rent
$1,630
National
$1,163Median Home Value
$468,200
National
$244,900Williamson County Schools Reviews
Rating 4.28 out of 5 215 reviews
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These schools are highly overrated and do not deserve the credit that they receive for their students' achievements. My children have been attending Williamson County schools for over 8 years now. From all of my observations and experiences, the teachers, the administration and the education that is provided by the schools here are no better than anywhere else in the surrounding counties. The primary difference with Williamson County from the other counties is the wealth, education level and motivation of the parents. The parents in this county are willing and able to pay for outside tutoring and classes for their children. Even though many families send their children to the public schools in the county, they spend many thousands per child per year on private education. The students are constantly complaining that the teachers in their schools do not teach well or care about them. And the administration only cares about the reputation of their schools not about their students.
My experience with Williamson County schools falls somewhere between "average" and "very good." For instance, my teachers this year have been incredible: quick to respond, eager to help, and responsible. My classes have challenged me intellectually to problem solve and to think abstractly; they have helped me develop communication skills and have prepared me exceptionally well for college - especially my AP classes. What Williamson County Schools do lack, however, is diversity and devoted teachers who love students. When I attended Franklin High School, I had some fantastic teachers who were fervent about their subject, and more importantly, their students; but I also had teachers who were rigid and abused their power. The diversity of Williamson County is disappointing, so it's no surprise that the student and teacher bodies of the schools are uniform. Even with these downsides, I am thankful that I have had the amazing opportunity to study at such rigorous, reputable institutions.
I absolutely loved my experience in WCS. The teachers were dedicated and extra-curriculars were easy to come by, and everyone felt included. There's only two reasons it didn't get five out of five stars from me, and here's why. First of all, in my four years at CHS, I had three different principals. Three. That may just be school-specific, but keeping a principal was a hard task. Second reason they didn't get five out of five stars was because we had a new superintendent of schools this past year (my senior year). In the fall, things were looking much better with him at the helm as opposed to the previous head of schools, but then when COVID came about, he addressed the students in possibly the worst manner possible. Saying how things were "never going to be the same again", his lawyer brain did not help ease the minds of students within the district and caused mass sadness within the student population. However, he has no influence over teacher's agendas, and that is very good!