Serving 756 students in grades 9-12, Mcnairy Central High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 756 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mcnairy Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Mcnairy Central High School's student population of 756 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
756 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mcnairy Central High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mcnairy Central High School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#826 out of 1721 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
13%
Black
10%
21%
White
85%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mcnairy Central High School's ranking?
Mcnairy Central High School is ranked #826 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Mcnairy Central High School often compared to?
Mcnairy Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Adamsville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mcnairy Central High School?
The graduation rate of Mcnairy Central High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 88%.
How many students attend Mcnairy Central High School?
756 students attend Mcnairy Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Mcnairy Central High School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mcnairy Central High School?
Mcnairy Central High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mcnairy Central High School offer ?
Mcnairy Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mcnairy Central High School part of?
Mcnairy Central High School is part of Mcnairy County School District.
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