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Best Public Elementary Schools in Mcnairy County (2026)
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Best Mcnairy County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,878 students in Mcnairy County, TN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Mcnairy County, TN are West Hardin Elementary School, Selmer Elementary School and Selmer Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mcnairy County, TN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in Mcnairy County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 44% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Mcnairy County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Hardin Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
25105 Highway 69 South
Adamsville, TN 38310
(731) 632-0413
Gr: PK-5 | 205 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Selmer Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
533 East Poplar Avenue
Selmer, TN 38375
(731) 645-3131
Gr: PK-5 | 548 students Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Selmer Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
635 East Poplar Avenue
Selmer, TN 38375
(731) 645-7977
Gr: 6-8 | 197 students Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Adamsville Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
220 South Elm
Adamsville, TN 38310
(731) 439-4137
Gr: PK-8 | 710 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Michie Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6418 Hwy 57 East
Michie, TN 38357
(731) 439-4135
Gr: PK-8 | 342 students Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Ramer Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4173 Hwy 57 West
Ramer, TN 38367
(731) 645-3996
Gr: PK-8 | 355 students Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #77.
Bethel Springs Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4733 Main
Bethel Springs, TN 38315
(731) 934-7288
Gr: PK-8 | 415 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
Mcnairy County Adult Learning Center
535 East Poplar Ave
Selmer, TN 38375
(731) 645-7752
Gr: PK-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Mcnairy County, TN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Mcnairy County, TN include West Hardin Elementary School, Selmer Elementary School and Selmer Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Mcnairy County?
9 public elementary schools are located in Mcnairy County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mcnairy County?
Mcnairy County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 44% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Mcnairy County are often viewed compared to one another?

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