Van Buren Co High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Spencer, Tennessee 38585 · Van Buren County
#108 of 321 high schools in Tennessee
#13237 of 16,910 nationally
About Van Buren Co High School
Van Buren Co High School is a public high located in Spencer, in the Van Buren County school district of Tennessee, United States. It caters for Grades 6–12. In 2025 it enrolled 384 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 30.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 108th of 321 ranked high schools in Tennessee. Its strongest component is math proficiency (46th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (15th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 384.
There are 2 schools in Spencer; Van Buren Co High School ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)37%
- Reading proficiency (30%)29%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)–
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Van Buren Co High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Reading proficiency
- 29%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Van Buren Co High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Similar schools
Public high schools in Tennessee with a comparable Enrollment.
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Manassas High
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Hampton High School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Van Buren Co High School a good school?
Van Buren Co High School has a Success Index (US) of 30.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #108 of 321 in Tennessee. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Van Buren Co High School rank in Tennessee?
Van Buren Co High School ranks #108 of 321 high schools in Tennessee and #13237 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Van Buren Co High School?
Van Buren Co High School had 384 students in 2025.
Is Van Buren Co High School a elementary school or a high school?
Van Buren Co High School is classified as a high covering Grades 6–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Van Buren Co High School?
There are 2 schools within 15 km of Van Buren Co High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.