St. Lukes Episcopal Church · Photo: Smallbones · CC0Lebanon’s public schools score below 91% of Pennsylvania districts on tests and graduation
In Lebanon, 13% of tested students are proficient in math, below the Pennsylvania average (36%). 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 Pennsylvania, not nationally.
From Pennsylvania state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% 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.
Lebanon’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 822 Pennsylvania towns with household incomes within a quarter of Lebanon’s, its schools beat 1%, lower than their 9% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 31% of tested students were proficient in reading and 13% in math, against 55% and 36% statewide; 98% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
69% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88% across Pennsylvania. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $14,894 per student, against $21,758 across Pennsylvania (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Five elementary schools, then one middle and one high school
Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 7 the district’s path is Lebanon JHS, then Lebanon SHS. See the path ↓
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.
What’s behind Lebanon’s grade
D: better than 9% of Pennsylvania school districts, #1,021 of 1,037 Pennsylvania towns. Both inputs trail the Pennsylvania average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Lebanon, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Lebanon
Lebanon Intermediate Sch
Grades 6 · 380 students · 12:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Lebanon
Lebanon JHS
Grades 7–8 · 693 students · 15:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Lebanon
Lebanon JHS
Grades 7–8 · 693 students · 15:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Lebanon
Lebanon SHS
Grades 9–12 · 1,393 students · 16:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Lebanon
Lebanon SHS
Grades 9–12 · 1,393 students · 16:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Lebanon
Lebanon SHS
Grades 9–12 · 1,393 students · 16:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Lebanon
Lebanon SHS
Grades 9–12 · 1,393 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Lebanon’s public schools are run by Lebanon School District, which also serves West Lebanon. 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.
Well below the state in reading
Lebanon vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Pennsylvania towns that share Lebanon’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Lebanon | D | Lebanon |
| North Cornwall | B | Cornwall-Lebanon |
| North Lebanon | B | Cornwall-Lebanon |
| South Lebanon | B | Cornwall-Lebanon |
| West Lebanon | — | Lebanon |
Every school in Lebanon
8 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Pennsylvania’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Lebanon’s schools
Are Lebanon’s schools good?
On Pennsylvania’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Lebanon children attend score below 91% of Pennsylvania’s school districts on tests and graduation, a D Schools grade, #1,021 of 1,037 Pennsylvania towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 1%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Lebanon in?
Lebanon School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 4,754 students in 8 schools (2024–25).
Where do Lebanon kids go to high school?
Lebanon SHS, with 1,393 students; its own test results earn a C−.
What is Lebanon’s graduation rate?
69% of the class of 2023 in Lebanon School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Pennsylvania.
How much does Lebanon spend per student?
$14,894 in Lebanon School District (FY2024), against $21,758 across Pennsylvania. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Lebanon families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Lebanon → They have their own page.
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 Pennsylvania. Stars are from neighbors.