Byars Dowdy Elementary
#377 of 913 elementary schools in Tennessee
#35366 of 50,301 nationally
About Byars Dowdy Elementary
Byars Dowdy Elementary is a public elementary located in Lebanon, in the Lebanon school district of Tennessee, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 545 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 34.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 377th of 913 ranked elementary schools in Tennessee. Its strongest component is math proficiency (53th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (17th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 545.
There are 13 schools in Lebanon; Byars Dowdy Elementary ranks 7th of 11 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)49%
- Reading proficiency (30%)30%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)–
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Byars Dowdy Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Reading proficiency
- 30%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 49%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Byars Dowdy Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Winfree Bryant Middle School
Lebanon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
589 students · 554 m away
Lebanon High School
Lebanon · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,816 students · 1.3 km away
Coles Ferry Elementary
Lebanon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
581 students · 2.6 km away
Walter J. Baird Middle School
Lebanon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
757 students · 2.8 km away
Castle Heights Elementary
Lebanon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
657 students · 2.9 km away
Wilson Co Adult High School
Lebanon · Public high · Grades 9–12
15 students · 2.9 km away
Jones Brummett Elementary School
Lebanon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
740 students · 3.5 km away
Sam Houston Elementary
Lebanon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
759 students · 3.7 km away
Southside Elementary
Lebanon · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
806 students · 4.1 km away
Carroll Oakland Elementary
Lebanon · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
741 students · 8.6 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Tennessee with a comparable Enrollment.
Carpenters Elementary School
Maryville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
546 students
Northside Elementary
Smithville · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
544 students
Bess T Shepherd Elementary School
Chattanooga · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
546 students
Westover Elementary
Huron · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
546 students
J E Woody Elementary
Mt Pleasant · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
544 students
Eakin Elementary
Nashville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
544 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Byars Dowdy Elementary a good school?
Byars Dowdy Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 34.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #377 of 913 in Tennessee. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Byars Dowdy Elementary rank in Tennessee?
Byars Dowdy Elementary ranks #377 of 913 elementary schools in Tennessee and #35366 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Byars Dowdy Elementary?
Byars Dowdy Elementary had 545 students in 2025.
Is Byars Dowdy Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Byars Dowdy Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Byars Dowdy Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Byars Dowdy Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.