For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 741 students in Selmer, TN.
The top ranked public high schools in Selmer, TN are Mcnairy County Virtual School K-12 and Mcnairy Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Selmer, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Selmer have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Selmer, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Tennessee average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mcnairy Central High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Selmer, TN (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: 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
Selmer, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
530 Mulberry Ave
Selmer, TN 38375
(731) 645-3267
Selmer, TN 38375
(731) 645-3267
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Selmer, TN?
The top ranked public high schools in Selmer, TN include Mcnairy County Virtual School K-12 and Mcnairy Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in Selmer?
3 public high schools are located in Selmer.
What is the racial composition of students in Selmer?
Selmer public high schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 40% (majority Black).
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