Sam Houston Elementary vs Walter J. Baird Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 924 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sam Houston Elementary
Lebanon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
759 students
Walter J. Baird Middle School
Lebanon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
757 students
| Measure | Sam Houston Elementary Lebanon, Tennessee | Walter J. Baird Middle School Lebanon, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #218 of 913 | #47 of 307 |
| National rank | #24560 of 50,301 | #7078 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 759 | 757 |
| Enrollment | 759 | 757 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 53% |
| city | Lebanon | Lebanon |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walter J. Baird Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.6 vs 50.9).
- •Sam Houston Elementary does better on math proficiency (58% vs 53%).
- •Walter J. Baird Middle School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 40%).
- •Sam Houston Elementary is the larger school with 759 students compared with 757.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Sam Houston Elementary better than Walter J. Baird Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Walter J. Baird Middle School ranks higher (52.6 vs 50.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Sam Houston Elementary and Walter J. Baird Middle School?
About 924 m in a straight line, between Lebanon and Lebanon in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sam Houston Elementary: 759. Walter J. Baird Middle School: 757. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sam Houston Elementary and Walter J. Baird Middle School rank in Tennessee?
Sam Houston Elementary is 218th of 913 and Walter J. Baird Middle School is 47th of 307 among elementary schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).