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 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,373 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.
51爆料s 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 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,939 Schools
# Students
4,373 Students
1,012,911 Students
# Teachers
269 Teachers
66,710 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
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
0.64
0.61
# American Indian Students
13 Students
1,749 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
62 Students
21,164 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
873 Students
149,497 Students
% Hispanic Students
20%
15%
# Black Students
692 Students
209,941 Students
% Black Students
16%
21%
# White Students
2,392 Students
582,337 Students
% White Students
55%
57%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
1,188 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
337 Students
47,032 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
195
33,266
# Students in K Grade:
482
74,817
# Students in 1st Grade:
473
76,108
# Students in 2nd Grade:
529
78,057
# Students in 3rd Grade:
464
74,836
# Students in 4th Grade:
463
75,136
# Students in 5th Grade:
456
76,026
# Students in 6th Grade:
453
75,133
# Students in 7th Grade:
415
74,349
# Students in 8th Grade:
443
74,406
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
77,457
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
77,704
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
74,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
71,167
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,915 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,950. The school district revenue/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,000 is higher than the state median of $11,450. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$48 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$57 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,915
$11,950
Spending / Student
$13,000
$11,450
Best Lebanon School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Coles Ferry Elementary 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
| 547 students
Rank: #22.
Castle Heights Elementary 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
| 647 students
Rank: #33.
Sam Houston Elementary 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
| 702 students
Rank: #44.
Jones Brummett Elementary 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
| 650 students
Rank: #55.
Walter J. Baird Middle 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
| 698 students
Rank: #66.
Byars Dowdy Elementary 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
| 516 students
Rank: #77.
Winfree Bryant Middle 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
| 613 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lebanon School District?
Lebanon School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,373 students.
What is the rank of Lebanon School District?
Lebanon School District is ranked #60 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?
55% of Lebanon School District students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 8% 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 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What is Lebanon School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,000 is higher than the state median of $11,450. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
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