McNairy County on the map

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District boundary from the NCES EDGE composite school district file. Each marker is a graded school; click it for its grade and scores.

Adamsville ElementaryAdamsville High SchoolBethel Springs ElementaryMcnairy Central High SchoolMichie ElementaryRamer ElementarySelmer ElementarySelmer Middle SchoolMcnairy County Virtual School K 12
District boundary from the NCES EDGE composite school district file; each dot is a graded school, tap or hover for its name.

SchoolGrade summary for McNairy County

Average SchoolGrade
C+
Meeting or exceeding expectations
56%
Exceeding
11%
Avg actual scores
37.9%
Avg projected
38.6%

9 of 9 schools in McNairy County carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:

B: 3C: 5D: 1

Best schools in McNairy County

Statewide rankings: all 358 high schools in Tennessee · all 312 middle schools in Tennessee · all 964 elementary schools in Tennessee

The ten highest SchoolGrades in the district. Grades reward actual test performance against the projection for each school's student context, so a B in a high-poverty school can outrank an A- elsewhere on impact.

  1. B Selmer Elementary (Elementary school, exceeds expectations)
  2. B- Michie Elementary (Elementary school, doesn't meet expectations)
  3. B- Selmer Middle School (Middle school, meets expectations)
  4. C+ Adamsville Elementary (Elementary school, doesn't meet expectations)
  5. C+ Ramer Elementary (Elementary school, doesn't meet expectations)
  6. C Adamsville High School (High school, meets expectations)
  7. C- Mcnairy Central High School (High school, meets expectations)
  8. C- Mcnairy County Virtual School K 12 (K-12 school, meets expectations)
  9. D+ Bethel Springs Elementary (Elementary school, underperforms expectations)

Every school in McNairy County

High schools (2)

Middle and junior high schools (1)

Elementary and primary schools (5)

Other schools and academies (1)

Where McNairy County schools are

Cities and towns served (5)

About this district

  • State: Best schools in Tennessee
  • County: McNairy County
  • Type: regular local school district
  • Setting: distant rural (NCES locale of the district office)
  • Enrollment: 3,822 students with 313 full-time-equivalent teachers and 616 total staff FTE (NCES CCD, 2023-24)
  • NCES district ID: 4702880
  • Grades are the 2025-26 SchoolGrade model: each school's actual proficiency against the level projected for its student context. How SchoolGrade works

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Questions about McNairy County

How many schools are in McNairy County?

SchoolGrade grades 9 public schools in McNairy County, across 5 cities and towns. Every one of them is listed on this page with a link to its own report.

Which cities does McNairy County serve?

The largest by graded schools: Selmer, Adamsville, Bethel Springs, Michie, Ramer.

How good are the schools in McNairy County?

Across the 9 graded schools, the average SchoolGrade is C+, with 37.9% of tested students meeting the state bar against a projected 38.6%. 56% of schools meet or exceed the expectation for their student context.

How many students attend McNairy County?

3,822 students were enrolled in McNairy County in the 2023-24 school year, about 12.2 students per full-time teacher (NCES Common Core of Data).

Where is McNairy County?

McNairy County is in Tennessee, based in McNairy County, with its district office in Selmer. Its boundary covers about 563 sq mi.