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7.2 avg / 10

Lebanon School District

School District · Lebanon, Tennessee

Students: 4,373
Teachers (FTE): 268

Avg Rating

7.2

out of 10

Schools

7

5 elem, 2 mid

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,149

Student-Teacher Ratio

16.3:1

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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.

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Jones Brummett Elementary School

8.9/10

Lebanon · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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Coles Ferry Elementary

8.3/10

Lebanon · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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Byars Dowdy Elementary

8.1/10

Lebanon · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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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. The district invests $11,149 per student annually.

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

Math Proficiency 44.6%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 42.0%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Lebanon with test data.

District Details

State
Tennessee
City
Lebanon
Total Enrollment
4,373
Teachers (FTE)
268
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data 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 per-pupil spending in Lebanon?

Lebanon spends $11,149 per student per year.

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%

Resources

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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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