McNairy Central High School

McNairy Central High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
493 High School Rd,  Selmer, TN
McNairy County School District
3.6
5.0
713 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Cecil Stroup
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
26%
Reading Proficiency
38%
Average GPA
3.6
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A-
Teachers
C+
College Prep
B
Administration
C-
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.6
Reading Proficiency
38%
Math Proficiency
26%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
60
Full Time Teachers
60
Teachers in First or Second Year
11%
College Prep
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
24
Reading
25
Science
23
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
59.1%
State Average
56.3%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
410:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.9%
Female
49.1%
White
85.5%
Black
9.5%
Hispanic
3.2%
Two or more races
1.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Tennessee at Martin 131 Students
University of Tennessee, Knoxville 107 Students
Middle Tennessee State University 92 Students
University of Memphis 80 Students
Jackson State Community College 69 Students
Mississippi State University 68 Students
Union University 53 Students
Freed-Hardeman University 50 Students
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga 49 Students
University of North Alabama 48 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 36 Students
Nursing 35 Students
Psychology 25 Students
Biology 24 Students
Accounting 24 Students
Education 19 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 15 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 14 Students
Veterinary Sciences 14 Students
Physical Therapy 12 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 141 Reviews
4.0 Alum
1/24/2025
The teachers are excited to help you and the guidance counselor does everything she can to make your life easier on getting to college/trade school.
4.0 Senior
11/26/2024
I would really like to see the security and upper management / administration be a little more firm with punishment. A somewhat unsafe environment has formed within MCHS. I would like to see change before my siblings make their way up there.
3.0 Senior
11/14/2024
Overall, McNairy Central is an alright school. There are a few things I would change such as the way that they prepare you for college. I have started dual enrollment classes and I don't feel like mentally I was anywhere close to what I should have been to start college. There are many teachers here that you will never forget even after graduation due to the impact that they make on your life.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 1 Review
5.0 parent
11/10/2009

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McNairy Central High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Selmer, TN, in the Selmer neighborhood, and is served by the McNairy County School District in Tennessee. The school has a total enrollment of 713 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 26% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 38% are proficient in reading. McNairy Central High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.6, the graduation rate is 87%, and the average ACT score is 23. The average home value in this area is $180,196. Discover additional schools in the area, like McNairy County Virtual School, McNairy County Adult Learning Center, Selmer Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Selmer has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near McNairy Central High School.

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