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Schools in Lebanon · Marion County School District

Lebanon’s public schools outscore 60% of Kentucky districts

The grade covers the public school district serving Lebanon, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Kentucky, not nationally.

#69of 139 Kentucky townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Kentucky state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
41%
▼ 4 pts vs KY 45%
2021–22
Math proficiency
34%
▼ 4 pts vs KY 38%
2021–22
Graduate on time
97%
▲ 6 pts vs KY 91%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$14.0K
▼ 5% vs KY $14.8K
FY2024
Students per teacher
16.5
KY 15.4 · larger classes
Schools in town
5
1,946 students on the public path
In brief

Lebanon’s schools, in brief

Better than its incomes would predict

Among the 206 Kentucky towns with household incomes within a quarter of Lebanon’s, its schools beat 66%, higher than their 60% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Results trail the state

In spring 2022, 41% of tested students were proficient in reading and 34% in math, against 45% and 38% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓

Graduation

97% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 91% across Kentucky. Districts ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $13,969 per student, against $14,752 across Kentucky (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

Two elementary schools, then one middle and one high school

Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is Lebanon Middle School, then Marion County High School. Enrollment is down 6% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

St. Augustine School (private) is in town. Hugh C. Spalding Academy, an online school, is based here too; it isn’t counted as a local school. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Lebanon’s grade

C+ Test scoresB+ Graduation

B: better than 60% of Kentucky school districts, #69 of 139 Kentucky towns. Graduation is above the Kentucky average; test scores are below it.

Kentucky school districts we grade (172)Better than 60%
Lower resultsHigher results
Kentucky towns with similar household incomes (206)Better than 66%
C+B+A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,722 test results and a graduating class of 239 could put Lebanon anywhere from C+ to B+. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Lebanon’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,728 in math, 1,716 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Lebanon, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–52 elementary schoolsDepends on your addressC− to B−
6–8Lebanon Middle SchoolMarion County School DistrictB−
9–12Marion County High SchoolMarion County School DistrictB

Lebanon’s public schools are run by Marion County School District, which also serves Bradfordsville, Loretto, Raywick and St. Mary. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Marion County School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 8 schools · 3,036 students, down 6% since 2020–21 · 16.5 per teacher (KY 15.4)
$13,969KY $14,752 · FY2024
B
Test scores · 2021–22

Below the state in reading

Reading41%
State average 44.7% · 1716 students tested
Math34%
State average 37.8% · 1728 students tested

Lebanon vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Kentucky towns that share Lebanon’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
LebanonBMarion County

Every school in Lebanon

6 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Kentucky’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Lebanonby address
Glasscock Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5
B−
432 students17:1Rate it →
Lebanon Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5
C−
305 students14:1Rate it →
Lebanon Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8
B−
330 students17:1Rate it →
Marion County High School
High · Grades 9–12
B
879 students19:1Rate it →
Online schools based in Lebanonnot counted as local schools
Hugh C. Spalding Academy
Grades K–12
C−
OnlineAlternative Education
164 studentsRate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
St. Augustine School
Elementary · Grades PK–8
Private · Catholic
194 students15:1Rate it →

Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (Marion County Area Technology Center).

Questions about Lebanon’s schools

Are Lebanon’s schools good?

They sit near the middle of Kentucky: the public schools Lebanon children attend outscore 60% of Kentucky’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B Schools grade, #69 of 139 Kentucky towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 66%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Lebanon in?

Marion County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 3,036 students in 8 schools (2024–25).

Where do Lebanon kids go to high school?

Marion County High School, with 879 students; its own test results earn a B.

What is Lebanon’s graduation rate?

97% of the class of 2023 in Marion County School District graduated in four years, against 91% across Kentucky.

How much does Lebanon spend per student?

$13,969 in Marion County School District (FY2024), against $14,752 across Kentucky. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Lebanon?

Yes: St. Augustine School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 194 students).

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Kentucky. Stars are from neighbors.