Best Van Buren County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 754 students in Van Buren County, TN.
The top ranked public schools in Van Buren County, TN are Spencer Elementary School and Van Buren Co High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Van Buren County, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Van Buren County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 40% (majority Black).

Best Van Buren County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Spencer Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
311 Sparta Street
Spencer, TN 38585
(931) 946-2171
Grades: PK-5
| 379 students
Rank: #22.
Van Buren Co High School
Math: 25% | Reading: 18%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
337 Sparta Street
Spencer, TN 38585
(931) 946-2442
Grades: 6-12
| 375 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Van Buren County, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Van Buren County, TN include Spencer Elementary School and Van Buren Co High School.
How many public schools are located in Van Buren County, TN?
2 public schools are located in Van Buren County, TN.
What is the racial composition of students in Van Buren County, TN?
Van Buren County, TN public schools minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 40% (majority Black).

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