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2 schools in Van Buren County

Tennessee · 756 students · 1 city

2 public K-12 schools sit under Van Buren County in Tennessee, serving roughly 756 students (1 elementary and 1 high).

7-year change in Van Buren County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
756
+17 (+2%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
98%
was 99%
% Hispanic
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Van Buren Co High SchoolSpencerHigh06-12384
Spencer ElementarySpencerElementaryPK-05372

About Van Buren County

Van Buren County runs 2 public schools across Tennessee, collectively hosting roughly 756 students.

For a sense of the school types, Van Buren County covers 1 elementary and 1 high school.

On a per-school basis, Van Buren County runs about 378 students per campus, 30% meaningfully below the state mean of roughly 537.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Van Buren County has stayed largely flat since SY 2017-18, moving from about 739 students to 756.

On this page, the community for Van Buren County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in Van Buren County?
Van Buren County operates 2 public K-12 schools in Tennessee, serving approximately 756 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Van Buren County?
Van Buren County includes 1 elementary, 1 high schools.
What is the largest school in Van Buren County?
Van Buren Co High School is the largest public school in Van Buren County by enrollment, with approximately 384 students.
What grade levels does Van Buren County serve?
Van Buren County schools serve students from pre-K through grade 12, across 2 campuses.