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McNairy County

Tennessee · Public K-12

10 public schools serving approximately 3,831 students, in a county of 25,970 residents.

Schools
10
1 districts
Enrollment
3,831
NCES CCD
Median income
$53,473
Below Tennessee avg
Free/reduced lunch
-0.2%
Above Tennessee avg
Elementary
5
schools
Middle
1
schools
High
2
schools
Combined / other
2
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
McNairy County
3,831 students · 1 district in McNairy County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of McNairy County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
90%
Hispanic
2%
Black
5%
Asian
0%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
89%
Hispanic
0%
Black
6%
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
13.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
13.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.8%
civilian labor
Median age
43
21.6% under 18

All schools (10)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Adamsville ElementaryAdamsvilleElementaryPK-08709·
McNairy Central High SchoolSelmerHigh09-12698·
Selmer ElementarySelmerElementaryPK-05524·
Adamsville High SchoolAdamsvilleHigh09-12441·
Bethel Springs ElementaryBethel SpringsElementaryPK-08440·
Ramer ElementaryRamerElementaryPK-08380·
Michie ElementaryMichieElementaryPK-08364·
Selmer Middle SchoolSelmerMiddle06-08232·
McNairy County Virtual School K-12SelmerOtherKG-1243·
McNairy County Adult Learning CenterSelmerOtherPK-120·

Frequently asked

How many public schools are in McNairy County?
McNairy County, Tennessee has 10 public K-12 schools serving approximately 3,831 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in McNairy County?
The county's public school system includes 5 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 2 combined-grade schools.
What is the largest school district in McNairy County?
McNairy County is the largest school district in McNairy County, serving approximately 3,831 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in McNairy County?
McNairy County has roughly 25,970 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in McNairy County?
Median household income in McNairy County is $53,473, below the Tennessee average of $61,364. About 13.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of McNairy County?
Approximately 13.0% of adults 25 and older in McNairy County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in McNairy County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly -0.2% of students in McNairy County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Tennessee county average of -0.2%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in McNairy County schools?
Across McNairy County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.4 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of McNairy County?
McNairy County residents are approximately 90% White, 2% Hispanic, 5% Black, 0% Asian, 4% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in McNairy County is owner-occupied?
McNairy County has about 12,327 housing units, of which roughly 79.7% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data