Public schools in Selmer, TN
5 open public schools with an address in Selmer, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,451
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
Not reported
Across reporting schools
Charter schools
0
1 virtual
An overview of Selmer public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Selmer, TN: 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 2 combined or other. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,451 students, an average of 290 per school. The largest campus is McNairy Central High School (673 students), and the largest elementary school is Selmer Elementary School (548).
Every listed school belongs to McNairy County Schools. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
School choice options include 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 0 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Selmer
Elementary schools in Selmer
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selmer Elementary School McNairy County Schools | PK–05 | 548 | — |
Middle schools in Selmer
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selmer Middle School McNairy County Schools | 06–08 | 197 | — |
High schools in Selmer
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McNairy Central High School McNairy County Schools | 09–12 | 673 | — |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Selmer
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McNairy County Adult Learning Center McNairy County Schools | PK–12 | 0 | — | |
| McNairy County Virtual School K-12 McNairy County Schools · Virtual | KG–12 | 33 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White80.8%
- Hispanic3.9%
- Black11.1%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 4 Selmer schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,451 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Selmer
How many public schools are in Selmer, TN?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Selmer: 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 1,451 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Selmer?
All listed public schools with an address in Selmer belong to McNairy County Schools. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Selmer?
McNairy Central High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Selmer, with 673 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Selmer?
No school with an address in Selmer is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Tennessee.
Does living in Selmer guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Tennessee cities