Summary:
Lebanon, Tennessee, is served by 15 schools enrolling roughly 10,245 students across elementary, middle, high school, and alternative programs, split between the Wilson County Schools and the Lebanon Special School District. Although Wilson County Schools ranks higher statewide than Lebanon Special School District, the city itself contains standout performers in both districts.
Among high schools, Wilson Central High School is the clear leader—ranked in the 80th percentile with a 97.5% graduation rate and the strongest proficiency scores in Biology, Geometry, and English. Lebanon High School, the city's largest school, has climbed impressively from the 60th to the 74th percentile over three years while graduating 95.4% of students. At the elementary level, Jones Brummett Elementary School leads the Lebanon Special School District, exceeding district and state averages in math, ELA, and science, while Tuckers Crossroads Elementary School shines in upper grades with 77.8% math proficiency in 8th grade. Walter J. Baird Middle School is the top-ranked middle school, posting an exceptional 92% Algebra I proficiency rate.
Challenges remain, particularly around chronic absenteeism (23.5% at Lebanon High and 40.6% at Barry Tatum Academy) and a striking Algebra I divide—middle schools exceed 87% proficiency while high schools fall below 28%. The alternative programs differ sharply: Barry Tatum Virtual Learning Academy graduates 97.1% of students, while Barry Tatum Academy posts low proficiency and the city's highest per-student spending at $32,700. Overall, Lebanon's schools are trending upward with strong graduation rates and improving state rankings.
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