The Webb School

319 Webb Road East, Bell Buckle, TN, 37020-0370
Tel: (931)389-9322
Grades: 6 - 12 | 301 students
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The Webb School is a co-educational day and boarding school located in Bell Buckle, Tenn. It is the oldest continuing boarding school in the South and features numerous prominent alumni who have been senators, governors, and editors of national publications among many other positions. The School provides a challenging education and places a strong emphasis on honor and integrity with its honor code.

School Overview:
The Webb School
School Membership(s) Institute for Independent Education
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 6 - 12
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Learning Programs Supported Mild Dyslexia, ADD, ADHD
Year Founded 1870
Student Body
Total Students 301 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 50 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 7:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 66%
Average Class Size 12 students
Number of AP Courses 15 courses
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Advanced Courses
AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC
AP Chemistry AP Economics
AP English AP European History
AP Physics (Electromagnetism) AP Physics (Mechanics)
AP Statistics AP U.S. History
Honors Algebra Honors Algebra II
Honors Biology Honors Chemistry
Honors French III Honors French IV
Honors French V Honors Geometry
Honors Integrated Science Honors Latin III
Honors Latin IV Honors Physics
Honors Pre-Algebra Honors Pre-Calculus
Honors Spanish III Honors Spanish IV
Honors Spanish V Honors U.S. History II
Honors World History Honors World History II
Average SAT score 1857
Average ACT score 27
Matriculation Data Link to Matriculation Data
Classroom dress code Formal
(Uniform)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Feb. 15 / rolling
Tuition Notes Tuition (Boarding students): $40,800; Tuition (5-Day Boarding): $32,100; Tuition (Day Middle students): $16,500 Tuition (Day Upper students):17,700
% on Financial Aid 41%
Average Financial Aid Grant $5,594
Admissions Director Julie Harris
Sports
Total Sports Offered 9 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Cross Country Golf
Lacrosse Soccer
Softball Tennis
Ultimate Frisbee
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 29 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Book Club Diversity Club
Ecology Club FOCUS
Fishing Club French Club
Habitat for Humanity Honor Council
Interact Club (Service Club) Japanese Club
Latin Club Math Counts
Mountain Biking Prefect Council
Quiz Bowl Team School Newspaper
School Yearbook Son Will Society
Spanish Club String Ensemble
Student Government The Webb Players (drama)
Thespian Society Trap/Skeet
Tutoring Club Ultimate Frisbee
Webb Masala Young Democrats
Young Republicans

School Notes:

  • Sawney Webb's goal was to build moral character, make ladies and gentlemen of his students, and prepare them for any challenge that may come their way. This has been accomplished for 140 years through a solid liberal arts education, a strong sense of honor, and an interactive school community.

    • Profile last updated: 02/01/2013

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Nearby Schools:

The Webb School
Gr. 6-12 | 0 mi. away
Victory Baptist Academy
Gr. K-12 | 9.6 mi. away
Cedar Hall School
Gr. 3-12 | 10.4 mi. away
Bible Church Academy
Gr. 2-11 | 13.7 mi. away
Temple Baptist Christian School
Gr. PK-12 | 15.5 mi. away
Rutherford Academy
Gr. 2-12 | 15.6 mi. away

View all schools in: Bell Buckle, Bedford County, Zip 37020

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  • Recommended February 14,2013 - Webb is a wonderfully warm, academically challenging, but supportive family environment. It''s amazing how much everyone really cares about the full development of each student. It''s an awesome school!*-Posted by Parent *

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