2026 Compare Cities Education:
Lebanon, TN vs Monroe, NC

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Highlights
- Monroe spends 27.4% less per student than Lebanon.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 4.4% higher in Monroe than in Lebanon. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Monroe had 10.2% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Lebanon
 Lebanon, TNMonroe, NCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,477$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$8,683  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,753$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.02  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock7824573
 Students per Counselor476  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock8.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock81.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.29.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock3.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.3%1.5%
Reviews for Lebanon    5 Reviews

I have lived here in Lebanon, TN for over 11 years and love it. Though it is now in a growing boom it is still a great place to be. Prices on homes seem to be fairly  More

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Take it for what it is worth but in my opinion Lebanon is perfect for me. I live outside the city limits, the school system may not be 5 stars but believe me it is not  More

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Over 17 years ago

Old Hickory Lake ~ quiet, laid back, nice  More

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Reviews for Monroe    5 Reviews

Moved to Monroe approx 6 years ago. It has been one excuse after the other for the high incidence of assault and battery as well as property crime. The mayor and city  More

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I have lived in Monroe since 2015. I have been welcomed by my neighbors and the community. Monroe is rapidly growning. The downtown area is family friendly and has added  More

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I’m so glad to be moving away from this little Charlotte wanna be Town run by rednecks! I’ve been here for 15 years and have been stopped by Sheriff’s about 8 times!  More

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