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Mcnairy County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,831 students in Mcnairy County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
Public Schools in Mcnairy County School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
10 Schools
1,902 Schools
# Students
3,831 Students
1,006,144 Students
# Teachers
314 Teachers
65,909 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Mcnairy County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 147 school districts in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has increased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#79 out of 147 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
40%
Graduation Rate
97%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.60
# American Indian Students
3 Students
1,654 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
14 Students
20,234 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
103 Students
139,686 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
14%
# Black Students
232 Students
207,918 Students
% Black Students
6%
21%
# White Students
3,417 Students
590,493 Students
% White Students
89%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,084 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
62 Students
45,075 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
142
32,893
# Students in K Grade:
343
74,813
# Students in 1st Grade:
286
77,731
# Students in 2nd Grade:
250
73,674
# Students in 3rd Grade:
264
74,823
# Students in 4th Grade:
246
75,352
# Students in 5th Grade:
288
74,875
# Students in 6th Grade:
270
73,680
# Students in 7th Grade:
259
73,723
# Students in 8th Grade:
302
74,523
# Students in 9th Grade:
291
80,256
# Students in 10th Grade:
292
78,092
# Students in 11th Grade:
292
72,012
# Students in 12th Grade:
306
69,697
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,421 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,030. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,935 is less than the state median of $11,527. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$44 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$42 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,421
$12,030
Spending / Student
$10,935
$11,527
Best Mcnairy County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Selmer Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
635 East Poplar Avenue
Selmer, TN 38375
(731) 645-7977
Selmer, TN 38375
(731) 645-7977
Grades: 6-8
| 232 students
Rank: #22.
Michie Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6418 Hwy 57 East
Michie, TN 38357
(731) 439-4135
Michie, TN 38357
(731) 439-4135
Grades: PK-8
| 364 students
Rank: #33.
Adamsville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
220 South Elm
Adamsville, TN 38310
(731) 439-4137
Adamsville, TN 38310
(731) 439-4137
Grades: PK-8
| 709 students
Rank: #44.
Mcnairy County Virtual School K-12
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
530 Mulberry Ave, Suite 2
Selmer, TN 38375
(731) 645-3267
Selmer, TN 38375
(731) 645-3267
Grades: K-12
| 43 students
Rank: #55.
Selmer Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
533 East Poplar Avenue
Selmer, TN 38375
(731) 645-3131
Selmer, TN 38375
(731) 645-3131
Grades: PK-5
| 524 students
Rank: #66.
Mcnairy Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
493 High School Road
Selmer, TN 38375
(731) 645-3226
Selmer, TN 38375
(731) 645-3226
Grades: 9-12
| 698 students
Rank: #77.
Ramer Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4173 Hwy 57 West
Ramer, TN 38367
(731) 645-3996
Ramer, TN 38367
(731) 645-3996
Grades: PK-8
| 380 students
Rank: #88.
Adamsville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
815 West Main
Adamsville, TN 38310
(731) 439-4122
Adamsville, TN 38310
(731) 439-4122
Grades: 9-12
| 441 students
Rank: #99.
Bethel Springs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4733 Main
Bethel Springs, TN 38315
(731) 934-7288
Bethel Springs, TN 38315
(731) 934-7288
Grades: PK-8
| 440 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mcnairy County Adult Learning Center
Magnet School
701 Industrial Park Rd
Selmer, TN 38375
(731) 645-5386
Selmer, TN 38375
(731) 645-5386
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mcnairy County School District?
Mcnairy County School District manages 10 public schools serving 3,831 students.
What is the rank of Mcnairy County School District?
Mcnairy County School District is ranked #79 out of 147 school districts in Tennessee (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Tennessee school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mcnairy County School District?
89% of Mcnairy County School District students are White, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mcnairy County School District?
Mcnairy County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What is Mcnairy County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,935 is less than the state median of $11,527. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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