For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,195 students in Mcnairy County, TN.
The top ranked public high schools in Mcnairy County, TN are Mcnairy Central High School, Mcnairy County Virtual School K-12 and Adamsville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mcnairy County, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Mcnairy County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Mcnairy County, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Adamsville High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Mcnairy County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 713 students
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
Grades: K-12
| 33 students
Rank: #33.
Adamsville High School
(Math: 18% | 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: 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 high schools in Mcnairy County, TN?
The top ranked public high schools in Mcnairy County, TN include Mcnairy Central High School, Mcnairy County Virtual School K-12 and Adamsville High School.
How many public high schools are located in Mcnairy County?
4 public high schools are located in Mcnairy County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mcnairy County?
Mcnairy County public high schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Mcnairy County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Mcnairy County include: Mcnairy Central High School vs. Adamsville High School, Adamsville High School vs. Mcnairy Central High School
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