McNairy Central High School

McNairy County
493 High School Road
Selmer, TN 38375
698 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
McNairy Central High School, located in Selmer, Tennessee, serves as a central educational hub for the McNairy County School District. As a traditional public high school, it offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for both post-secondary education and the workforce. The school emphasizes a supportive academic environment, fostering student growth through core subjects, elective courses, and various extracurricular activities that aim to develop well-rounded individuals within the local community.

Beyond its academic programs, McNairy Central High School is deeply integrated into the culture of Selmer, often serving as a focal point for community spirit and pride. The school maintains a commitment to student development through athletics, career and technical education (CTE) programs, and extracurricular clubs. By providing these diverse opportunities, the institution strives to equip its students with the skills, character, and school spirit necessary to succeed as they transition into adulthood and their future careers.
698
Total Students
56.1
Full-Time Teachers
12.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    597 (85.5 %)
  • Black
    66 (9.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    22 (3.2 %)
  • Two or More
    8 (1.1 %)
  • Asian
    4 (0.6 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: McNairy County
Phone: (731)645-3226
Website: http://mchs.mcnairycountyschools.com
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 698
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 56.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 181
Grade 10 175
Grade 11 173
Grade 12 169
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Adamsville High School
McNairy County
441 Students
815 West Main
Adamsville, TN 38310 (8.9 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th