Summary:
Van Buren County, Tennessee is home to two schools - Van Buren County High School and Spencer Elementary. These schools serve students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade in this rural county.
Van Buren County High School stands out as a strong performer, ranking 100th out of 389 Tennessee high schools and earning a 4-star rating. The school has shown steady improvement in its statewide ranking over the past 3 years, and achieved an impressive 89.2% four-year graduation rate. Academically, the high school outperformed state and county averages in several subject areas, particularly in 8th grade math and 10th grade biology.
In contrast, Spencer Elementary has a 2-star rating and ranks 555th out of 1,009 Tennessee elementary schools, though it has shown some improvement in recent years. The elementary school outperformed state and county averages in 4th grade English Language Arts, but struggled in other subject areas. Both schools face challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, which may be impacting overall student achievement. Interestingly, Spencer Elementary spends significantly more per student than the high school, an area that warrants further exploration.
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