For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,477 students in Selmer, TN.
The top ranked public schools in Selmer, TN are Selmer Middle School, Mcnairy County Virtual School K-12 and Selmer Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Selmer, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Selmer have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Selmer, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: 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
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 schools in Selmer, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Selmer, TN include Selmer Middle School, Mcnairy County Virtual School K-12 and Selmer Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Selmer?
5 public schools are located in Selmer.
What is the racial composition of students in Selmer?
Selmer public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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