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Van Buren County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 754 students in Van Buren County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
Public Schools in Van Buren County School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,924 Schools
# Students
754 Students
1,010,361 Students
# Teachers
63 Teachers
66,543 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Van Buren County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 147 school districts in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#92 out of 147 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
40%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.04
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
1%
15%
% Black
1%
21%
% White
98%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,251 is higher than the state median of $11,980. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,725 is higher than the state median of $11,478. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,251
$11,980
Spending / Student
$12,725
$11,478
Best Van Buren County School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spencer Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
311 Sparta Street
Spencer, TN 38585
(931) 946-2171
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%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
337 Sparta Street
Spencer, TN 38585
(931) 946-2442
Spencer, TN 38585
(931) 946-2442
Gr: 6-12 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Van Buren County School District?
Van Buren County School District manages 2 public schools serving 754 students.
What is the rank of Van Buren County School District?
Van Buren County School District is ranked #95 out of 147 school districts in Tennessee (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Tennessee school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Van Buren County School District?
98% of Van Buren County School District students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Van Buren County School District?
Van Buren County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What is Van Buren County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,725 is higher than the state median of $11,478. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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