Williamson County, TN - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Williamson County

Williamson County Schools, covering the full span of pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade, is a large and academically strong district that serves a broad swath of Middle Tennessee suburbs and small towns. The district enrolls a very large student body, predominantly white, with Asian and Hispanic populations each making up a notable share and a smaller Black student population. The community context is one of sustained growth and high affluence, with home values across the county’s zip codes ranging well into the upper brackets and rental costs to match. A parent moving into the area should expect a high-cost housing market even in the more moderately priced corners like Fairview or Spring Hill, and a decidedly low-pressure economic environment with a national-level unemployment rate that suggests stability.

Academically, the district produces strong results on Tennessee’s state assessments. In the tested grades of three through eight, a large majority of students score at the proficient level or above in both math and English language arts, and the share rises further in science and social studies. The district’s proficiency rates in all four subjects are well above the levels that many Tennessee districts report, which places Williamson County Schools in a position of clear strength relative to most peer systems in the state. That said, because there is only one school district in Williamson County, it is not possible to compare it against other districts within the same county; the comparison fact-set was too small to generate a ranking, so the district’s performance is best understood in relation to the broader state picture. Participation rates on the assessments were complete, which adds confidence to the reported results.

Enrollment by grade shows a steady climb from kindergarten through the middle school years, with a noticeable jump at ninth grade, suggesting the district retains its students well and draws incoming families. The student body is large enough that individual schools within the system vary by neighborhood, but the district-level numbers mask those differences; a parent choosing among the many elementary, middle, and high schools in the district would want to look at school-level data to see how peer groups and demographic profiles differ from one attendance zone to the next. The district operates more than four dozen schools, including multiple high schools, middle schools, and elementary schools, along with a virtual high school and an alternative high school, so the range of pathways and settings is wide.

The district brief notes that a search for recent parent-relevant changes such as referendums, bonds, property tax shifts, or curriculum updates did not surface specific lasting changes within the recent period. That means there is no publicly reported major initiative, boundary overhaul, or funding measure for a reader to weigh. The absence of such information is not itself a concern, but a family moving into the area may want to check the district’s own website and local news for any building plans, rezoning proposals, or program expansions that are in the pipeline but were not captured in the search.

Data on free or reduced-price meal eligibility was not available, nor were counts of students with individualized education programs or English learner status. Without those figures, a reader cannot assess the district’s economic diversity or the share of students receiving special education or language support from the reported data. Similarly, discipline and staffing information was absent, so the picture of school climate and teacher experience relies entirely on the academic outcomes. The district’s strong proficiency results and very high participation on state tests are the central evidence parents have to work with.

For a family that values a high-performing suburban district with broad course offerings and a track record of strong test scores, and who can afford the area’s elevated housing costs, Williamson County Schools presents a compelling option. The district serves a large, predominantly affluent community, and the peer environment for students will tend to reflect that. Families for whom economic diversity, smaller district size, or lower housing costs are priorities would find those characteristics are not the profile here. The academic results are unambiguous, but the missing pieces on student support services and district changes mean a prospective resident should follow up directly with the district for a fuller picture.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

41,909

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 8%

Black 3%

White 76%

Asian 8%

Two+ 5%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

53%

73%

Gr 4

46%

78%

Gr 5

37%

68%

Gr 6

29%

69%

Gr 7

26%

65%

Gr 8

26%

60%

Gr 38

36%

69%

Math

Gr 3

54%

81%

Gr 4

41%

79%

Gr 5

51%

82%

Gr 6

30%

68%

Gr 7

31%

72%

Gr 8

33%

70%

Gr 38

40%

76%

Science

Gr 3

54%

76%

Gr 4

53%

79%

Gr 5

45%

74%

Gr 6

42%

78%

Gr 7

51%

82%

Gr 8

33%

74%

Gr 38

46%

77%

Social studies

Gr 6

48%

81%

Gr 7

63%

85%

Gr 8

39%

81%

Gr 38

50%

82%

Schools in this District

52 schools are officially reported under this district.

Oak View Elem School

Edmondson Elementary

Hunters Bend Elementary

Centennial High School

Renaissance High School

Heritage Elementary

Kenrose Elementary

Heritage Middle School

Westwood Elementary School

Bethesda Elementary

College Grove Elementary

Fairview Elementary

Fairview High School

Franklin High School

Fred J Page High School

Grassland Elementary

Hillsboro Elementary/ Middle School

Lipscomb Elementary

Nolensville Elementary

Brentwood Middle School

Trinity Elementary

Scales Elementary

Brentwood High School

Fairview Middle School

Fred J Page Middle School

Ravenwood High School

Grassland Middle School

Crockett Elementary

Walnut Grove Elementary

Winstead Elementary School

Chapman's Retreat Elementary

Independence High School

Sunset Elementary School

Sunset Middle School

Longview Elementary School

Spring Station Middle School

Allendale Elementary School

Pearre Creek Elementary School

Summit High School

Clovercroft Elementary School

Nolensville High School

Mill Creek Elementary School

Mill Creek Middle School

Thompson's Station Middle School

Jordan Elementary School

Thompson's Station Elementary School

Creekside Elementary School

Legacy Middle School

Vanguard Virtual High School

Woodland Middle School

Amanda H. North Elementary School

Arrington Elementary School

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

1 grade reported

75%

Grades 3-8

English Language Arts

1 grade reported

68%

Grades 3-8

Science

1 grade reported

77%

Grades 3-8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

82%

Grades 3-8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$894,986

Year-over-year change+1.5%

Range across 16 ZIP codes$332K to $1.3M

vs. state typical2.68x

vs. national typical2.43x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (16 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
37064	Franklin	$897K	+0.9%	30.2%
37046	College Grove	$1.3M	+3.2%	11.7%
37062	Fairview	$547K	+0.4%	11.5%
37179	Thompsons Station	$726K	+1.3%	9.4%
37027	Brentwood	$1.2M	+1.5%	8.7%
37069	Franklin	$1.0M	+1.6%	6.1%
37135	Nolensville	$818K	+2.2%	5.8%
37067	Franklin	$956K	+2.8%	4.7%
38476	Primm Springs	$575K	+2.5%	3.1%
37174	Spring Hill	$518K	-0.7%	2.9%

Showing top 10 of 16 ZIP codes by land area weight

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$2,252/mo

Year-over-year change+2.0%

Range across 11 ZIP codes$1,580 to $2,850/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (11 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
37064	Franklin	$2,192	+2.5%	30.2%
37062	Fairview	$2,335	—	11.5%
37179	Thompsons Station	$2,057	+4.0%	9.4%
37027	Brentwood	$2,232	+0.9%	8.7%
37069	Franklin	$2,715	+2.2%	6.1%
37135	Nolensville	$2,850	—	5.8%
37067	Franklin	$1,964	+1.2%	4.7%
37174	Spring Hill	$1,922	-3.8%	2.9%
38401	Columbia	$1,580	+2.2%	1.1%
37221	Nashville	$1,674	+1.1%	0.7%
37215	Nashville	$2,534	+3.7%	0.1%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$4,516/mo

Home price / national median income10.7x

Annual rent / national median income32.3%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$2,264/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$334,075 (+0.3% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

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