For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 239 students in Selmer, TN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Selmer, TN are Selmer Middle School and Mcnairy County Virtual School K-12. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Selmer, TN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Selmer have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Selmer, TN (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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 middle schools in Selmer, TN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Selmer, TN include Selmer Middle School and Mcnairy County Virtual School K-12.
How many public middle schools are located in Selmer?
3 public middle schools are located in Selmer.
What is the racial composition of students in Selmer?
Selmer public middle schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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