For the 2026 school year, there are 3 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 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 673 students Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 460 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
535 East Poplar Ave
Selmer, TN 38375
(731) 645-7752
Selmer, TN 38375
(731) 645-7752
Gr: PK-12
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 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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