For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,477 students in Selmer, TN.
The top-ranked public schools in Selmer, TN are Selmer Elementary School, Selmer Middle School 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 schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Selmer Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
533 East Poplar Avenue
Selmer, TN 38375
(731) 645-3131
Selmer, TN 38375
(731) 645-3131
Gr: PK-5 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Selmer Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
635 East Poplar Avenue
Selmer, TN 38375
(731) 645-7977
Selmer, TN 38375
(731) 645-7977
Gr: 6-8 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Mcnairy Central High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
493 High School Road
Selmer, TN 38375
(731) 645-3226
Selmer, TN 38375
(731) 645-3226
Gr: 9-12 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Mcnairy County Virtual School K-12
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
530 Mulberry Ave, Suite 2
Selmer, TN 38375
(731) 645-3267
Selmer, TN 38375
(731) 645-3267
Gr: K-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
535 East Poplar Ave
Selmer, TN 38375
(731) 645-7752
Selmer, TN 38375
(731) 645-7752
Gr: PK-12
Selmer, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Selmer, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in Selmer, TN include Selmer Elementary School, Selmer Middle School and Mcnairy Central High 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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