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Van Buren County

Tennessee · Public K-12

2 public schools serving approximately 794 students, in a county of 6,437 residents.

Schools
2
1 districts
Enrollment
794
NCES CCD
Median income
$54,931
Below Tennessee avg
Free/reduced lunch
-0.3%
Below Tennessee avg
Elementary
1
schools
Middle
0
schools
High
1
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Van Buren County
794 students · 1 district in Van Buren County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Van Buren County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
95%
Hispanic
2%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
98%
Hispanic
0%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
n/r
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
13.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
15.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.3%
civilian labor
Median age
47
20.2% under 18

All schools (2)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Van Buren Co High SchoolSpencerHigh06-12400·
Spencer ElementarySpencerElementaryPK-05394·

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve Van Buren County?
There are 2 public K-12 schools in Van Buren County, Tennessee, with a combined enrollment of about 794.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Van Buren County?
The county's public school system includes 1 elementary, 1 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Van Buren County?
Van Buren County is the largest school district in Van Buren County, serving approximately 794 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Van Buren County?
Van Buren County, Tennessee has a population of approximately 6,437, with a median age of 47. About 20.2% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Van Buren County?
Median household income in Van Buren County is $54,931, below the Tennessee average of $61,364. About 15.4% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Van Buren County?
Approximately 13.7% of adults 25 and older in Van Buren County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Van Buren County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly -0.3% of students in Van Buren County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Tennessee county average of -0.2%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Van Buren County schools?
Across Van Buren County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.8 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Van Buren County?
Van Buren County residents are approximately 95% White, 2% Hispanic, 0% Black, 0% Asian, 3% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Van Buren County is owner-occupied?
Van Buren County has about 2,922 housing units, of which roughly 86.4% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data