Photo: Eric Polk(Epolk) · Public domainLebanon’s public schools outscore 65% of Tennessee districts
In Lebanon, 37% of tested students are proficient in math, above the Tennessee average (31%). The grade covers the public school district serving Lebanon, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Tennessee, not nationally.
From Tennessee state tests taken in spring 2022, when 97% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2020’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Lebanon’s schools, in brief
Above the state in math, below in reading
Reading proficiency is 34% and math 37% in spring 2022, against 37% and 31% statewide. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $11,367 per student, against $13,059 across Tennessee (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Five elementary schools, then two middle schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. Enrollment is up 21% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Cedars Preparatory Academy (private) is in town. Barry Tatum Virtual Learning 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 2020; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Lebanon’s grade
B+: better than 65% of Tennessee school districts, #70 of 176 Tennessee towns. Test scores are above the Tennessee average; there is no graduation rate to add.
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 · depends on your address
Walter J. Baird Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 757 students
Winfree Bryant Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 589 students
7th grade in Lebanon · depends on your address
Walter J. Baird Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 757 students
Winfree Bryant Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 589 students
8th grade in Lebanon · depends on your address
Walter J. Baird Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 757 students
Winfree Bryant Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 589 students
Parts of Lebanon (19% of its land) are served by Wilson County instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Lebanon
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Below the state in reading
Lebanon vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Tennessee towns that share Lebanon’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Lebanon | B+ | Lebanon Special PK–8 · Wilson County School District in Lebanon |
| Mount Juliet | A | Wilson County |
Every school in Lebanon
13 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Tennessee’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Lebanon’s schools
Are Lebanon’s schools good?
By Tennessee’s own tests, yes: the public schools Lebanon children attend outscore 65% of Tennessee’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade, #70 of 176 Tennessee towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 64%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2020.
What school district is Lebanon in?
Lebanon Special School District, which runs grades PK–8 and enrolls 4,628 students in 7 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Lebanon are served by Wilson County.
How much does Lebanon spend per student?
$11,367 in Lebanon Special School District (FY2024), against $13,059 across Tennessee. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Lebanon?
Yes: Cedars Preparatory Academy (religious, grades PK–5, 166 students).
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 2020) 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 Tennessee. Stars are from neighbors.