For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 754 students in Spencer, TN.
The top ranked public schools in Spencer, 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.
Spencer, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Spencer 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 Public Schools in Spencer, TN (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Spencer Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
311 Sparta Street
Spencer, TN 38585
(931) 946-2171
Spencer, TN 38585
(931) 946-2171
Grades: PK-5
| 379 students
Rank: #22.
Van Buren Co High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
337 Sparta Street
Spencer, TN 38585
(931) 946-2442
Spencer, TN 38585
(931) 946-2442
Grades: 6-12
| 375 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Spencer, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Spencer, TN include Spencer Elementary School and Van Buren Co High School.
How many public schools are located in Spencer, TN?
2 public schools are located in Spencer, TN.
What is the racial composition of students in Spencer, TN?
Spencer, 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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