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The Webb School

Established in 1870, The Webb School enrolls boarding and day students in grades 7-12. Situated on a 150-acre rural campus in middle Tennessee next to the town of Bell Buckle, Webb is just 50 miles southeast of Nashville. The small size, close knit community, and picturesque surroundings make Webb an ideal place to learn and grow. Students often walk downtown Bell Buckle to eat, to shop, and to check mail.

The Webb School offers students an individualized, personal education with an emphasis on “belonging”. The faculty encourages students to take advantage of the numerous educational, athletic, and extracurricular opportunities available. The School strives to develop young people of character and integrity who understand the importance of a strong work ethic and its important relationship to academic excellence. Webb students graduate extraordinarily well-prepared to pursue a full and successful college experience!


Academic and Sport Facilities

Bond Library, Old Library, The Big Room, The Bradley Building, Computer/Science Building, Student Center, Rope Course, ESL Classroom/Laboratory, indoor track, weight room, team meeting rooms, locker rooms, basketball/volleyball court, aerobics room, basketball/volleyball court, indoor swimming pool, drama room, locker rooms, student activity room, soccer and lacrosse fields, baseball field, softball field, addition practice fields

Dormitories and School Residences

4 dorms (2 boys’ and 2 girls’) - each dorm has a commons area with television and computers with internet access. Students are typically housed 2 per room.

Student Population

Boys and Girls

Grades

Boarding and Day 7 - 12

Number of students in the school

270 students (30 international)

Teacher/Student ratio

1:7

ESL Programs

Yes

Colleges and universities attended by Webb students

  • American University, Auburn University, Baylor University, Belmont University, Bradley University, Case Western Reserve University, David Lipscomb University, Denison University, DePaul University, Emerson College, Emory University, Eastern Tennessee State University, Evansville University, Fordham University, Furman University, Georgia Tech, George Washington University, Guilford College, Harvard University, Indiana University, Johnson & Wales University, Kettering University, Loyola University, Lynn University, Maryville College, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Middle Tennessee State University, New York University, Oxford of Emory, Providence College, Rhodes College Sewanee: The University of the South, St Louis University, Tennessee Tech, Tulane University, Tusculum College, Texas Tech, University of Massachusetts - Amherst, University of Central Florida, University of Missouri, University of Mississippi, University of Pennsylvania, University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, University of Tennessee - Chattanooga, University of Tennessee - Knoxville, University of Virginia, Virginia Tech, Vanderbilt University, Wake Forest University, Washington, University - St. Louis

Tuition Fees

Boarding: approx. $41,000

Starting Dates

  • Fall Semester: End of August
  • Spring Semester: Beginning of January

Other Services Offered

  • Airport transfer and greeting service
  • Orientation service upon arrival
  • Assistance in acquiring books and material
  • Help with holiday accommodation
  • Help with travel services during holidays
  • Academic progress reports

Extracurricular activities

  • Sports: Boys - golf, cross country, bowling, basketball, lacrosse, baseball, tennis, trap shooting. Girls - golf, cross country, volleyball, soccer, bowling, basketball, softball, tennis, trap shooting
  • Clubs & Activities: Student Government, political clubs, yearbook, language clubs, Interact Club (service), fishing club, ecology club, drama club, Math Counts (math competition), Quiz Bowl (interscholastic competitive quiz program), student newspaper, etc.
  • Weekend Activities: A schedule of weekend activities is available to boarding students. Regular activities include movie visits, shopping malls, dinner trips, trips to concerts and sporting events, outdoor trips such as hiking, camping, kayaking, etc.

Contact Info

  • The Webb School
  • P.O. Box 488
  • Bell Buckle, TN 37020

Closest International airport

  • Nashville International Airport