Enrollment
1,816
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Lebanon, TN
Lebanon High School
Federal NCES profile for Lebanon High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470455001819
👥 S:T ratio 28
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lebanon High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Tennessee schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Tennessee.
- #12 of 14
- public schools in Lebanon · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 1,816
- students enrolled
Lebanon High School has class sizes larger than 85% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lebanon High School ranks #12 of 14 public schools in Lebanon, TN.
School address
District: Wilson County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470455001819 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
101.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lebanon High School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lebanon High School
Lebanon High School is a large high school in Lebanon, Tennessee, enrolling 1,816 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18:1 puts it in the larger third of Tennessee schools by student-teacher ratio.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Tennessee, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,816 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,838 scored Tennessee schools.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 61/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 24 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 363 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 445 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,816 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 24 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Lebanon's high schools, it stands alongside Wilson Central High School (1,686 students): Lebanon High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18:1 vs 17.6:1).
Wilson County also operates Mt. Juliet High School (1,712 students) and Wilson Central High School (1,686 students) alongside Lebanon High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lebanon High School compares
Lebanon High School on the metrics families compare, against Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 18% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,816 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,816
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 85% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$9,390
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $10,822
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 363 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
223
in-school suspensions + 222 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 24 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 56.0%
Hispanic or Latino 21.1%
African American 16.4%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 56.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.3, Lebanon High School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 24
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wilson County, which includes Lebanon High School.
$9,390
Per student
-13%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.3%
State 43.2%
Federal 13.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Lebanon High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt. Juliet High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wilson Central High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Green Hill High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Wilson Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rutland Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lebanon High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,712
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,686
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,606
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,383
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,371
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar high schools in Lebanon
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Tennessee, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,816 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lebanon High School
How many students attend Lebanon High School?
Lebanon High School has 1,816 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lebanon, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lebanon High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lebanon High School is 18:1, which is 18% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lebanon High School?
The largest demographic group at Lebanon High School is White at 56.0% of enrollment, in Lebanon, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lebanon High School?
Lebanon High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lebanon High School rank among public schools in Lebanon?
By Resource Investment Index, Lebanon High School ranks #12 of 14 public schools in Lebanon, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lebanon on the city page.
Is Lebanon High School a good school?
Lebanon High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Tennessee schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Tennessee. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Wilson County?
Besides Lebanon High School, Wilson County also operates Mt. Juliet High School (1,712 students), Wilson Central High School (1,686 students), and Green Hill High School (1,606 students). See the Wilson County district page for the complete list.
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