Lebanon School District
School District · Lebanon, Tennessee
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
7
5 elem, 2 mid
Enrollment
4,373
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
7
5 elem, 2 mid
Enrollment
4,373
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
Evaluating Lebanon?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Lebanon as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Jones Brummett Elementary School
Lebanon · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Coles Ferry Elementary
Lebanon · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Byars Dowdy Elementary
Lebanon · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Tennessee rank
#39 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.8
above Tennessee avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,149
$262 vs Tennessee median
District size
4,373 students
Typical than Tennessee median
The short answer
Lebanon ranks #39 of 134 Tennessee districts by overall school rating. Lebanon's schools with real test data average 7.2/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Jones Brummett Elementary School (8.9/10), Coles Ferry Elementary (8.3/10), and Byars Dowdy Elementary (8.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Lebanon
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jones Brummett Elementary School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Coles Ferry Elementary | 8.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Byars Dowdy Elementary | 8.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Castle Heights Elementary | 8.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Sam Houston Elementary | 7.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Walter J. Baird Middle School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Winfree Bryant Middle School | 4.1 / 10 |
See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Lebanon
Lebanon is a Lebanon, Tennessee school district serving 7 schools.The district educates 4,373 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.3:1. District-level spending was $11,149 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.2/10, Lebanon is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Jones Brummett Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.9/10.
In standardized testing, Lebanon students show an average math proficiency of 44.6% and ELA proficiency of 42.0%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools.
District Map
Schools in Lebanon, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Lebanon with test data.
Schools in Lebanon
7 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- Tennessee
- City
- Lebanon
- Total Enrollment
- 4,373
- Teachers (FTE)
- 268
- District spending per student
- $11,149NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 12.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lebanon?
Lebanon has 7 schools in total — 5 elementary, 2 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Lebanon?
The average composite rating for Lebanon is 7.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Lebanon?
Lebanon's district-level spending was $11,149 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lebanon?
The average student-teacher ratio in Lebanon is 16.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Lebanon?
Jones Brummett Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Lebanon with a composite score of 8.9/10.
What are the test scores in Lebanon?
Across schools in Lebanon with test data, the average math proficiency is 44.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 42.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Lebanon compare to other districts in Tennessee?
Lebanon has an average school rating of 7.2/10 across 7 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Tennessee by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 44.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 42.0%
How we rate schools
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Compare Lebanon with neighboring districts in the state.
- Memphis-shelby County Schools (222)
- Davidson County (162)
- Knox County (94)
- Hamilton County (81)
- Sumner County (52)
- Williamson County (52)
- Rutherford County (51)
- Montgomery County (44)
- Sevier County (33)
- Madison County (26)
- Wilson County (25)
- Maury County (23)
- Robertson County (23)
- Blount County (22)
- Putnam County (22)
- Anderson County (19)
- Bradley County (18)
- Greene County (18)
- Hamblen County (18)
- Hawkins County (18)
- Roane County (18)
- Dickson County (17)
- Sullivan County (17)
- Campbell County (16)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Tennessee Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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