Walter J. Baird Middle School
#47 of 307 middle schools in Tennessee
#7078 of 15,369 nationally
About Walter J. Baird Middle School
Walter J. Baird Middle School is a public middle located in Lebanon, in the Lebanon school district of Tennessee, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 757 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 52.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of middle schools in United States and 47th of 307 ranked middle schools in Tennessee. Its strongest component is math proficiency (68th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (37th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 757.
There are 13 schools in Lebanon; Walter J. Baird Middle School ranks 2nd of 11 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)53%
- Reading proficiency (30%)42%
- 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 Walter J. Baird Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Reading proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 53%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Walter J. Baird Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Coles Ferry Elementary
Lebanon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
581 students · 250 m away
Castle Heights Elementary
Lebanon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
657 students · 532 m away
Sam Houston Elementary
Lebanon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
759 students · 924 m away
Jones Brummett Elementary School
Lebanon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
740 students · 2.0 km away
Wilson Co Adult High School
Lebanon · Public high · Grades 9–12
15 students · 2.3 km away
Byars Dowdy Elementary
Lebanon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
545 students · 2.8 km away
Winfree Bryant Middle School
Lebanon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
589 students · 3.3 km away
Lebanon High School
Lebanon · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,816 students · 3.8 km away
Southside Elementary
Lebanon · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
806 students · 5.8 km away
Carroll Oakland Elementary
Lebanon · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
741 students · 6.2 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Tennessee with a comparable Enrollment.
South Gibson County Middle School
Medina · Public middle · Grades 5–8
757 students
Whitworth-Buchanan Middle School
Murfreesboro · Public middle · Grades 6–8
755 students
Treadwell Middle School
Memphis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
764 students
Battle Creek Middle School
Spring Hill · Public middle · Grades 5–8
750 students
John F. Kennedy Middle
Antioch · Public middle · Grades 6–8
747 students
Robertsville Middle School
Oak Ridge · Public middle · Grades 5–8
768 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Walter J. Baird Middle School a good school?
Walter J. Baird Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 52.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #47 of 307 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 Walter J. Baird Middle School rank in Tennessee?
Walter J. Baird Middle School ranks #47 of 307 middle schools in Tennessee and #7078 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Walter J. Baird Middle School?
Walter J. Baird Middle School had 757 students in 2025.
Is Walter J. Baird Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
Walter J. Baird Middle School is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Walter J. Baird Middle School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Walter J. Baird Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.