Lebanon School District
School District · Lebanon, Tennessee
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
7
5 elem, 2 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,149
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
7
5 elem, 2 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,149
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
How this district compares
Tennessee rank
#71 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.1
above Tennessee avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,149
$262 vs Tennessee median
District size
4,373 students
Typical than Tennessee median
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 6.4/10, Lebanon demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Byars Dowdy Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.6/10.
In standardized testing, Lebanon students show an average math proficiency of 42.0% and ELA proficiency of 37.3%.
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
- 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 6.4/10. 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?
Byars Dowdy Elementary is the highest-rated school in Lebanon with a composite score of 7.6/10.
What are the test scores in Lebanon?
Across schools in Lebanon with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 37.3%. 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 6.4/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 42.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 37.3%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in TN
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)
- Hamblen County (18)
- Bradley County (18)
- Greene 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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