For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,477 students in 38375, TN.
The top ranked public schools in 38375, TN are Selmer Elementary School, Selmer Middle School and Mcnairy Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 38375 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in 38375, TN have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 38375, TN 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Selmer Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
533 East Poplar Avenue
Selmer, TN 38375
(731) 645-3131
Selmer, TN 38375
(731) 645-3131
Gr: PK-5 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Selmer Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
635 East Poplar Avenue
Selmer, TN 38375
(731) 645-7977
Selmer, TN 38375
(731) 645-7977
Gr: 6-8 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
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 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Mcnairy County Virtual School K-12
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
530 Mulberry Ave, Suite 2
Selmer, TN 38375
(731) 645-3267
Selmer, TN 38375
(731) 645-3267
Gr: K-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
535 East Poplar Ave
Selmer, TN 38375
(731) 645-7752
Selmer, TN 38375
(731) 645-7752
Gr: PK-12
38375, Tennessee 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 38375, TN?
The top ranked public schools in 38375, TN include Selmer Elementary School, Selmer Middle School and Mcnairy Central High School.
How many public schools are located in 38375?
5 public schools are located in 38375.
What is the racial composition of students in 38375?
38375 public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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