Van Buren County High School

Van Buren County High School

Public Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
337 Sparta St,  Spencer, TN
Van Buren County School District
3.7
2.7
386 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Chris Binkley
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
28%
Reading Proficiency
29%
Average GPA
3.7
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A-
Teachers
C+
College Prep
B
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.7
Reading Proficiency
29%
Math Proficiency
28%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
33
Full Time Teachers
33
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.9%
College Prep
Average ACT
23
Math
21
English
23
Reading
24
Science
22
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
38.9%
State Average
56.3%
Math
31.6%
State Average
32.2%
Science
41.8%
State Average
37%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
413:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.2%
Male
49.8%
White
98.3%
Hispanic
1.5%
Black
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Tennessee Technological University 58 Students
University of Tennessee, Knoxville 40 Students
Middle Tennessee State University 40 Students
Motlow State Community College 28 Students
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga 16 Students
East Tennessee State University 13 Students
Vanderbilt University 10 Students
Tennessee State University 8 Students
Chattanooga State Community College 8 Students
Belmont University 7 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 17 Students
Business 8 Students
Biology 8 Students
Psychology 7 Students
Veterinary Sciences 6 Students
Education 5 Students
Accounting 4 Students
Cosmetology 4 Students
Culinary Arts and Food Service 4 Students
Agriculture 3 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 20 Reviews
4.0 Senior
1/1/2022
It has not been easy for me but I am graduating. They offer credit recovery in summer which has really helped me to keep up. I am very familiar with the staff because most of them i grew up around. The school is a very familiar place.
2.0 NicheUser
2/9/2014
I will say that the cafeteria is clean and charges reasonably-priced food, but the thing is that there is not much to choose from. If food they serve that is healthy is painfully bland. Most of the times, it's hard to find anything you really want. It's not that our cooks are bad or anything. I just think they could pick out better meals to make or buy. It's just the overall quality of the food.
4.0 NicheUser
2/9/2014
My school has a very helpful guidance counselor who almost always has her door open so you can step right in. I can't count the number of times I have been in her office for information on scholarships, tuition, college classes, etc., and she has gave me a thorough explanation every single time. I feel like I can ask her about anything to do with schooling and expenses, and she will be able to tell me exactly what I need to know.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.7 3 Reviews
1.0 other
6/7/2014
This schools management is awful. My brother goes there and is supposed to receive free lunch and failed to turn in the free lunch paper. Even though he created the problem by not turning it in the school did not let my mother know until the amount was over $150. My mother is on a very fixed income...
5.0 parent
3/10/2010
Great school. Teachers honestly care about the kids and can watch them more carefully since this is a small school. Even though this is a small school they have an amazing program all of the teacher are great and volunteer to help kids even on their on time. Great school..
2.0 student
1/2/2008

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Van Buren County High School is a public school for students in grades 6-12 in Spencer, TN and is served by the Van Buren County School District in Tennessee. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 386 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 28% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 29% are proficient in reading. Van Buren County High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.7, the graduation rate is 90%, and the average ACT score is 23. Discover additional schools in the area, like Faith Trinity Academy, Winesap Christian Academy, Golden Mountain Academy, and more. Learn more about what Spencer has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Van Buren County High School.

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