Lebanon School District

397 North Castle Heights Ave
Lebanon, TN 37087
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Lebanon School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Tennessee for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,052 students in Lebanon School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
Public Schools in Lebanon School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 40% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,907 Schools
# Students
4,052 Students
995,698 Students
# Teachers
266 Teachers
64,938 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Lebanon School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 146 school districts in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (TN)
#79 out of 147 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Lebanon  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
27%
28%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lebanon  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of TN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
27%
30%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lebanon  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of TN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.59
# American Indian Students
12 Students
1,539 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
40 Students
20,089 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
700 Students
130,619 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
13%
# Black Students
649 Students
205,725 Students
% Black Students
16%
21%
# White Students
2,386 Students
594,766 Students
% White Students
59%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,065 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
265 Students
41,895 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
192
29,479
# Students in K Grade:
519
76,204
# Students in 1st Grade:
431
72,380
# Students in 2nd Grade:
442
73,837
# Students in 3rd Grade:
430
73,991
# Students in 4th Grade:
414
73,940
# Students in 5th Grade:
400
73,430
# Students in 6th Grade:
428
73,265
# Students in 7th Grade:
401
74,183
# Students in 8th Grade:
395
77,382
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
81,216
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
75,717
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
72,010
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
68,664
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,780 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,157. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,030 is higher than the state median of $11,647. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (TN)
Total Revenue
$48 MM
$12,104 MM
This chart display total revenue of Lebanon  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in TN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$57 MM
$11,597 MM
This chart display total spending of Lebanon  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in TN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$11,780
$12,157
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Lebanon  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in TN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$14,030
$11,647
This chart display average spending per public school student in Lebanon  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in TN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Lebanon School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Coles Ferry Elementary School
Math: 34% | Reading: 33%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
511 Coles Ferry Pike
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 443-1946
Grades: PK-5
| 558 students
Rank: #22.
Castle Heights Elementary School
Math: 26% | Reading: 33%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1007 Castle Heights Avenue No
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 444-2483
Grades: PK-5
| 624 students
Rank: #33.
Sam Houston Elementary School
Math: 33% | Reading: 26%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
207 Oakdale Dr
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 444-7494
Grades: PK-5
| 639 students
Rank: #44.
Walter J. Baird Middle School
Math: 31% | Reading: 25%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
131 W J B Pride Ln
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 444-2190
Grades: 6-8
| 611 students
Rank: #55.
Byars Dowdy Elementary School
Math: 21% | Reading: 27%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
904 Hickory Ridge Rd
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 444-6651
Grades: PK-5
| 456 students
Rank: #66.
Winfree Bryant Middle School
Math: 19% | Reading: 24%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1213 Leeville Pike
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 449-6060
Grades: 6-8
| 613 students
Rank: n/an/a
1530 Hartmann Dr
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 444-4768
Grades: PK-5
| 551 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Lebanon School District?
Lebanon School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,052 students.
What is the rank of Lebanon School District?
Lebanon School District is ranked #82 out of 146 school districts in Tennessee (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Tennessee school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lebanon School District?
59% of Lebanon School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lebanon School District?
Lebanon School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What is Lebanon School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,030 is higher than the state median of $11,647. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 4,052 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Bottom 50% in TN
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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