For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,451 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 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% 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 | 548 students Minority enrollment: 21%
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 | 197 students Minority enrollment: 23%
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 | 673 students Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
535 East Poplar Ave
Selmer, TN 38375
(731) 645-7752
Selmer, TN 38375
(731) 645-7752
Gr: PK-12
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 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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