Best Public Schools in Lebanon, KY

Summary:

The city of Lebanon, Kentucky is home to 6 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school. The data reveals a mix of standout performers and schools facing challenges, with clear disparities in academic achievement across the district.

Calvary Elementary School consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with significantly higher proficiency rates in math and reading compared to the Marion County district and Kentucky state averages. In contrast, Lebanon Elementary and Hugh C. Spalding Academy struggle with lower proficiency rates, particularly in math and reading.

The data also highlights the steady improvement of Marion County Middle School, which has moved up in the statewide rankings and now boasts a 4-star rating. Meanwhile, Marion County High School maintains a strong 98.5% four-year graduation rate, well above the state average. The district's efforts to support its economically disadvantaged student population, who make up a significant portion of the student body, suggest a commitment to ensuring equitable educational opportunities for all.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KSA Mathematics (2024)							KSA Reading (2024)							KSA Science (2024)		KSA Writing (2024)			KSA Social Studies (2024)			KSA Editing and Mechanics (2024)			ACT English (2024)	ACT Mathematics (2024)	ACT Reading (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KSA Mathematics 3rd Grade	KSA Mathematics 4th Grade	KSA Mathematics 5th Grade	KSA Mathematics 6th Grade	KSA Mathematics 7th Grade	KSA Mathematics 8th Grade	KSA Mathematics 10th Grade	KSA Reading 3rd Grade	KSA Reading 4th Grade	KSA Reading 5th Grade	KSA Reading 6th Grade	KSA Reading 7th Grade	KSA Reading 8th Grade	KSA Reading 10th Grade	KSA Science 4th Grade	KSA Science 7th Grade	KSA Writing 5th Grade	KSA Writing 8th Grade	KSA Writing 11th Grade	KSA Social Studies 5th Grade	KSA Social Studies 8th Grade	KSA Social Studies 11th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 5th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 8th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 11th Grade	ACT English 11th Grade	ACT Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT Reading 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Lebanon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	420 W Main St	Lebanon	40033	Marion County	Marion County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 692-3883	325	24	13.3	75.4%	217 (66.8%)	29 (8.9%)	35 (10.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.4%)	33 (10.2%)	37.7	439^th of 685 public elementary schools	35.9%		32.5	472^nd of 687 public elementary schools	31.3%	33	40.0	43.0	40.0					44.0	33.0	45.0					22.0		43.0			26.0			47.0						$15,628	$971	$608	$1,579	$9,675	$1,826	$11,500
Marion County High School	Public	10-12	735 East Main Street	Lebanon	40033	Marion County	Marion County	No	No	No	No	(270) 692-6066	695	38	18.3	52.9%	557 (80.1%)	41 (5.9%)	73 (10.5%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	16 (2.3%)	56.8	114^th of 290 public high schools	60.7%		44.5	155^th of 276 public high schools	43.8%	41							28.0							41.0					58.0			37.0			53.0	47.0	28.0	39.0	$17,900	$661	$428	$1,090	$11,247	$2,981	$14,228
Hugh C. Spalding Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	721 E. Main St.	Lebanon	40033	Marion County	Marion County	No	No	Yes	No	(270) 692-0690	126	2	63.0	76.2%	110 (87.3%)	6 (4.8%)	8 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.6%)								(n/a)														20.0											8.0	15.0	3.0	15.0
Lebanon Middle School	Public, Alternative	8-9	200 Corporate Drive	Lebanon	40033	Marion County	Marion County	No	No	No	No	(270) 692-3441	476	28	16.9	58.0%	369 (77.5%)	28 (5.9%)	44 (9.2%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	27 (5.7%)								(n/a)						33.0							34.0					52.0			32.0			43.0					$13,489	$406	$390	$796	$8,645	$1,628	$10,274
Marion County Area Technology Center	Public	8-12	721 East Main	Lebanon	40033	Marion County	Kentucky Technical System	No	No	No	No	(270) 692-3155	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Calvary Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3345 Hwy 208	Lebanon	40033	Marion County	Marion County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 692-3676	229	15	14.8	45.4%	205 (89.5%)	6 (2.6%)	7 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.8%)	85.1	67^th of 685 public elementary schools	90.2%		66.1	194^th of 687 public elementary schools	71.8%	127	78.0	81.0	56.0					75.0	81.0	62.0					52.0					35.0			68.0						$15,064	$1,044	$390	$1,433	$9,369	$1,843	$11,212
Glasscock Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	773 E Main St	Lebanon	40033	Marion County	Marion County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 692-3223	465	29	15.8	72.5%	306 (65.8%)	47 (10.1%)	57 (12.3%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	48 (10.3%)	54.6	298^th of 685 public elementary schools	56.5%		49.7	339^th of 687 public elementary schools	50.7%	41	48.0	53.0	38.0					52.0	61.0	39.0					29.0		57.0			37.0			49.0						$14,452	$839	$463	$1,302	$9,019	$1,578	$10,598
Marion County Middle School	Public	6-7	1155 Hwy. 327	Lebanon	40033	Marion County	Marion County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 692-4578	418	26	15.8	62.7%	326 (78.0%)	27 (6.5%)	34 (8.1%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	27 (6.5%)	71.1	73^rd of 324 public middle schools	77.5%		61.2	111^th of 327 public middle schools	66.1%	38				48.0	56.0						58.0	58.0				29.0													$14,430	$575	$416	$992	$9,300	$1,608	$10,908

Cities Near Lebanon

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Loretto	7.82 mi	1	23^rd
Springfield	8.62 mi	5	167^th
Campbellsville	15.56 mi	10	224^th
Perryville	17 mi	1	14^th
Willisburg	17.94 mi	1	149^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.