For the 2026 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 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). 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 (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
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).
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