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.
Overall District Rank
#79 out of 147 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
30%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
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.
Total Revenue
$48 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$57 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,780
$12,157
Spending / Student
$14,030
$11,647
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:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
511 Coles Ferry Pike
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 443-1946
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 443-1946
Grades: PK-5
| 558 students
Rank: #22.
Castle Heights Elementary School
Math: 26% | Reading: 33%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1007 Castle Heights Avenue No
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 444-2483
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 444-2483
Grades: PK-5
| 624 students
Rank: #33.
Sam Houston Elementary School
Math: 33% | Reading: 26%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
207 Oakdale Dr
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 444-7494
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 444-7494
Grades: PK-5
| 639 students
Rank: #44.
Walter J. Baird Middle School
Math: 31% | Reading: 25%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
131 W J B Pride Ln
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 444-2190
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 444-2190
Grades: 6-8
| 611 students
Rank: #55.
Byars Dowdy Elementary School
Math: 21% | Reading: 27%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
904 Hickory Ridge Rd
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 444-6651
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 444-6651
Grades: PK-5
| 456 students
Rank: #66.
Winfree Bryant Middle School
Math: 19% | Reading: 24%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1213 Leeville Pike
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 449-6060
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 449-6060
Grades: 6-8
| 613 students
Rank: n/an/a
1530 Hartmann Dr
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 444-4768
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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