Best Van Buren County Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 score of 35% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and score of 28% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Van Buren County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.

Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Van Buren County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Spencer Elementary School

(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
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311 Sparta Street
Spencer, TN 38585
(931) 946-2171

Gr: PK-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 1%

Rank: #22.

Van Buren Co High School

(Math: 32% | Reading: 29%)
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337 Sparta Street
Spencer, TN 38585
(931) 946-2442

Gr: 6-12 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

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?

2 public schools are located in Van Buren County.

What is the racial composition of students in Van Buren County?

Van Buren County public schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).