The Wilson County Schools are committed to excel in all areas of education. The system strives to obtain the best teachers and administrators possible. Of the 991 people employed in positions that require state certification, 472 or approximately 48 percent, have attained an educational degree at the Masters level or higher. We have 78 certified employees or about 8 percent who have achieved career ladder status of two or three. All schools are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The administration of Wilson County Schools has lowered pupil-teacher ratios, increased the number of teaching assistants, increased the