For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,040 students in Mcnairy County, TN (there are 1 private school, serving 94 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Mcnairy County, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Mcnairy County, TN are West Hardin Elementary School, Selmer Middle School and Michie Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mcnairy County, TN public schools 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). Schools in Mcnairy County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Mcnairy County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Hardin Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
25105 Highway 69 South
Adamsville, TN 38310
(731) 632-0413
Adamsville, TN 38310
(731) 632-0413
Grades: PK-5
| 218 students
Rank: #22.
Selmer Middle 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
| 206 students
Rank: #33.
Michie Elementary 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
| 366 students
Rank: #44.
Adamsville Elementary 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
| 702 students
Rank: #55.
Mcnairy County Virtual School K-12
(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
| 33 students
Rank: #66.
Selmer Elementary 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
| 525 students
Rank: #77.
Mcnairy Central High 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
| 713 students
Rank: #88.
Ramer Elementary 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
| 370 students
Rank: #99.
Adamsville High 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
| 449 students
Rank: #1010.
Bethel Springs Elementary 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
| 458 students
Rank: n/an/a
535 East Poplar Ave
Selmer, TN 38375
(731) 645-7752
Selmer, TN 38375
(731) 645-7752
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Mcnairy County 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 schools in Mcnairy County, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Mcnairy County, TN include West Hardin Elementary School, Selmer Middle School and Michie Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Mcnairy County?
11 public schools are located in Mcnairy County.
What percentage of students in Mcnairy County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Mcnairy County are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mcnairy County?
Mcnairy County public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Mcnairy County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Mcnairy County include: Mcnairy Central High School vs. Adamsville High School, Adamsville High School vs. Mcnairy Central High School, Selmer Elementary School vs. Bethel Springs Elementary School
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