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Best Schools in Selmer, TN
Selmer, TN has 12 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 6,012 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in Selmer don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Selmer, TN
The top high schools in Selmer, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hardin County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hardin County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 996 Students
2. Adamsville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcnairy County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 441 Students
3. Mcnairy Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcnairy County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 698 Students
Best Middle Schools in Selmer, TN
The top middle schools in Selmer, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Selmer Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcnairy County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 232 Students
2. Hardin County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hardin County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 677 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Selmer, TN
The top elementary schools in Selmer, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Selmer Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcnairy County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 524 Students
2. Michie Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcnairy County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 364 Students
3. Adamsville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcnairy County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 709 Students
4. Northside Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hardin County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 508 Students
5. Ramer Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcnairy County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 380 Students
6. Bethel Springs Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcnairy County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 440 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Selmer, TN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Selmer, TN has a total population of 8,129 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Selmer, TN
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Selmer, TN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.64 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.32 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.32 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Selmer, TN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Selmer, TN.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Selmer, TN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Selmer, TN
How many schools are in Selmer, TN?
Selmer, TN has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 6,012 students in total.
How do schools in Selmer perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Selmer score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Selmer don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Selmer?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 38%
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Every school in Selmer
4 of 4 schools in Selmer carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
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All 4 public schools we grade in Selmer. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.