Top Rankings
Lebanon School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
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 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
Public Schools in Lebanon School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), 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
1,925 Schools
# Students
4,373 Students
1,010,424 Students
# Teachers
269 Teachers
66,546 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
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 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#53 out of 147 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
34%
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
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
20%
15%
% Black
16%
21%
% White
55%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,915 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,979. 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 $11,478. 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
$11,979
Spending / Student
$13,000
$11,478
Best Lebanon School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Coles Ferry Elementary School
(Math: 52% | 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: 46% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%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.
Jones Brummett Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1530 Hartmann Dr
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 444-4768
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 444-4768
Grades: PK-5
| 650 students
Rank: #44.
Sam Houston Elementary School
(Math: 53% | 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: #55.
Walter J. Baird Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 34%)
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
| 698 students
Rank: #66.
Byars Dowdy Elementary School
(Math: 39% | 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: 32% | 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 #55 out of 147 school districts in Tennessee (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Tennessee school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and 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 $11,478. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
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