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 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,221 students in Lebanon School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
Public Schools in Lebanon School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,902 Schools
# Students
4,221 Students
1,006,144 Students
# Teachers
280 Teachers
65,909 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Lebanon School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 147 school districts in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#60 out of 147 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
40%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.60
# American Indian Students
9 Students
1,654 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
47 Students
20,234 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
780 Students
139,686 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
14%
# Black Students
674 Students
207,918 Students
% Black Students
16%
21%
# White Students
2,410 Students
590,493 Students
% White Students
57%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,084 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
301 Students
45,075 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
202
32,893
# Students in K Grade:
443
74,813
# Students in 1st Grade:
542
77,731
# Students in 2nd Grade:
441
73,674
# Students in 3rd Grade:
461
74,823
# Students in 4th Grade:
438
75,352
# Students in 5th Grade:
441
74,875
# Students in 6th Grade:
410
73,680
# Students in 7th Grade:
431
73,723
# Students in 8th Grade:
412
74,523
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
80,256
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
78,092
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
72,012
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
69,697
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,308 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,030. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,468 is higher than the state median of $11,527. 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
$11,308
$12,030
Spending / Student
$13,468
$11,527
Best Lebanon School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Coles Ferry Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 41%)
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
| 563 students
Rank: #22.
Castle Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 42%)
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
| 626 students
Rank: #33.
Sam Houston Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
207 Oakdale Dr
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 444-7494
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 444-7494
Grades: PK-5
| 650 students
Rank: #44.
Jones Brummett Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1530 Hartmann Dr
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 444-4768
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 444-4768
Grades: PK-5
| 634 students
Rank: #55.
Walter J. Baird Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
131 W J B Pride Ln
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 444-2190
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 444-2190
Grades: 6-8
| 656 students
Rank: #66.
Byars Dowdy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
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
| 495 students
Rank: #77.
Winfree Bryant Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1213 Leeville Pike
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 449-6060
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 449-6060
Grades: 6-8
| 597 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lebanon School District?
Lebanon School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,221 students.
What is the rank of Lebanon School District?
Lebanon School District is ranked #61 out of 147 school districts in Tennessee (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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?
57% of Lebanon School District students are White, 19% 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 $13,468 is higher than the state median of $11,527. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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