Excellent
#181 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 10% in state
Van Buren Co High School
High School · Van Buren County · Spencer, TN
A Van Buren County high school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. Box 278, Spencer, TN 38585
- Math 46% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 31% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Van Buren Co High School score 39% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 39% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Van Buren Co High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated766/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Spencer), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,458
Median home value
$137,500
Median rent
$705/mo
College educated
12.2%
Homeownership
80.3%
Poverty rate
16.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38585; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Van Buren County
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $12,612NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Van Buren Co High School is listed in Van Buren County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Van Buren Co High School
Van Buren Co High School is a public high school in Spencer, TN, part of Van Buren County, serving approximately 386 students in grades 6th-12th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #181 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Van Buren Co High School
What grades does Van Buren Co High School serve?
Van Buren Co High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Van Buren Co High School?
Van Buren Co High School has an enrollment of approximately 386 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Van Buren Co High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Van Buren Co High School is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Van Buren Co High School rank in TN?
Van Buren Co High School ranks #181 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Van Buren Co High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Van Buren Co High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Van Buren Co High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Van Buren Co High School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Van Buren Co High School a charter school?
No, Van Buren Co High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Van Buren Co High School a Title I school?
No, Van Buren Co High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 386
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Van Buren County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.8%
- Phone
- (931) 946-2442
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 38585)
- 4,550
- Area average commute
- 30.9 min
- Area median age
- 42.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 38585; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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