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7.3 avg / 10

Van Buren County School District

School District · Spencer, Tennessee

Students: 754
Teachers (FTE): 64

Avg Rating

7.3

out of 10

Schools

2

1 elem, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,612

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.8:1

How this district compares

Tennessee rank

#28 of 134

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.0

above Tennessee avg

Per-pupil spending

$12,612

+$1,201 vs Tennessee median

District size

754 students

Smaller than Tennessee median

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 7.3/10, 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 7.4/10.

In standardized testing, Van Buren County students show an average math proficiency of 34.4% and ELA proficiency of 30.1%.

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

Math Proficiency 34.4%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 30.1%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Van Buren County with test data.

Schools in Van Buren County

2 schools

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 7.3/10. 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 7.4/10.

What are the test scores in Van Buren County?

Across schools in Van Buren County with test data, the average math proficiency is 34.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 30.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
7.3/10
Math Proficiency
34.4%
ELA Proficiency
30.1%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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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