Van Buren County School District
School District · Spencer, Tennessee
Avg Rating
8.7
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,612
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Avg Rating
8.7
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,612
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Evaluating Van Buren County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Van Buren County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Spencer Elementary
Spencer · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Van Buren Co High School
Spencer · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Tennessee rank
#1 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+2.3
above Tennessee avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,612
+$1,201 vs Tennessee median
District size
754 students
Smaller than Tennessee median
Top-Rated Schools in Van Buren County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spencer Elementary | 8.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Van Buren Co High School | 8.5 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Van Buren County
Van Buren County is a Spencer, Tennessee school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 754 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.8:1. The district invests $12,612 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.7/10, Van Buren County is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Spencer Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.
In standardized testing, Van Buren County students show an average math proficiency of 32.3% and ELA proficiency of 34.4%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Van Buren County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Van Buren County with test data.
Schools in Van Buren County
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Tennessee
- City
- Spencer
- Total Enrollment
- 754
- Teachers (FTE)
- 64
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Van Buren County?
Van Buren County has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Van Buren County?
The average composite rating for Van Buren County is 8.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Van Buren County?
Van Buren County spends $12,612 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Van Buren County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Van Buren County is 11.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Van Buren County?
Spencer Elementary is the highest-rated school in Van Buren County with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What are the test scores in Van Buren County?
Across schools in Van Buren County with test data, the average math proficiency is 32.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 34.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 8.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 32.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 34.4%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Tennessee Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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