For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 764 students in Selmer, TN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Selmer, TN are Selmer Middle School, Mcnairy County Virtual School K-12 and Selmer Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Selmer, TN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in Selmer have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Selmer, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Selmer Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
635 East Poplar Avenue
Selmer, TN 38375
(731) 645-7977
Selmer, TN 38375
(731) 645-7977
Grades: 6-8
| 206 students
Rank: #22.
Mcnairy County Virtual School K-12
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
530 Mulberry Ave, Suite 2
Selmer, TN 38375
(731) 645-3267
Selmer, TN 38375
(731) 645-3267
Grades: K-12
| 33 students
Rank: #33.
Selmer Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
533 East Poplar Avenue
Selmer, TN 38375
(731) 645-3131
Selmer, TN 38375
(731) 645-3131
Grades: PK-5
| 525 students
Rank: n/an/a
535 East Poplar Ave
Selmer, TN 38375
(731) 645-7752
Selmer, TN 38375
(731) 645-7752
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Selmer, Tennessee ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
530 Mulberry Ave
Selmer, TN 38375
(731) 645-3267
Selmer, TN 38375
(731) 645-3267
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Selmer, TN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Selmer, TN include Selmer Middle School, Mcnairy County Virtual School K-12 and Selmer Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Selmer?
4 public elementary schools are located in Selmer.
What is the racial composition of students in Selmer?
Selmer public elementary schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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