What grades does McNairy Central High School serve?

McNairy Central High School operates as a High school within the local district. The school serves families in the Selmer area.

Where is McNairy Central High School located?

McNairy Central High School is a rural school in Selmer, TN.

What is the student-teacher ratio at McNairy Central High School?

The student-teacher ratio at McNairy Central High School is 11.9:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Selmer, TN?

Schools in Selmer include McNairy Central High School and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Selmer area.

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McNairy Central High School — School Calendar 2026-27

High|Selmer, Tennessee|McNairy County

Selmer, TN 38375

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Thu

Early Release Day- Students Dismissedhalf_day

Sep

Thu

Early Release Day- Students Dismissedhalf_day

Sep

Fri

Staff Development Day (TEACHERS ONLY)Staff Day

Sep

Fri

Staff Development Day (TEACHERS ONLY)Staff Day

Sep

Mon

Labor Day Holiday (School Dismissed)Holiday

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School Profile

Grades

9–12

Enrollment

713

Student:Teacher

11.9:1

Locale

Rural

District

McNairy County

Phone

(731)645-3226

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

Graduation Rate

90-94%

Chronic Absenteeism

12.9%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

1 students enrolled

Dual Enrollment

353 students enrolled

SAT/ACT

297 test takers

Athletics

12 sports, 12 teams

188 participants

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.2:1

Better than average in TN

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

750

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

60.15

100% fully certified

Counselors

Social Workers

0.5

Nurses

School Resource Officers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,456

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$7,677

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$12,800

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 21%State 60%Local 20%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

30.6%

Below 150% poverty line

6.2%

Unemployment rate

10.0%

Uninsured residents

13.5%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

499

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

468

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

66%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Speech/Language Impairment

161 (34%)

Specific Learning Disability

114 (24%)

Other Health Impairment

80 (17%)

Autism

36 (8%)

Intellectual Disability

31 (7%)

Emotional Disturbance

8 (2%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

673

Current enrollment

Declining(-18% 5yr)

Coming Up

Thu, Sep 3, 2026

Early Release Day- Students Dismissed

half_day

Thu, Sep 3, 2026

Early Release Day- Students Dismissed

half_day

Fri, Sep 4, 2026

Staff Development Day (TEACHERS ONLY)

Staff Day

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Thu, Sep 3, 2026	Early Release Day- Students Dismissed	half_day	—
Thu, Sep 3, 2026	Early Release Day- Students Dismissed	half_day	—
Fri, Sep 4, 2026	Staff Development Day (TEACHERS ONLY)	Staff Day	—
Fri, Sep 4, 2026	Staff Development Day (TEACHERS ONLY)	Staff Day	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day Holiday (School Dismissed)	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day Holiday (School Dismissed)	Holiday	—
Mon, Oct 5, 2026	Fall Break (School Dismissed)	Break	—
Mon, Oct 5, 2026	Fall Break (School Dismissed)	Break	—
Tue, Oct 20, 2026	Parent-Teacher Conference 12-6 pm	Staff Day	—
Tue, Oct 20, 2026	Parent-Teacher Conference 12-6 pm	Staff Day	—
Fri, Nov 20, 2026	Early Release Day (Students Dismissed 11:16)	half_day	—
Fri, Nov 20, 2026	Early Release Day (Students Dismissed 11:16)	half_day	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving Break (School Dismissed)	Break	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving Break (School Dismissed)	Break	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	School Dismissed at 9:30	Event	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	School Dismissed at 9:30	Event	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Christmas Break (School Dismissed)	Break	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Christmas Break (School Dismissed)	Break	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Staff Development Day (TEACHERS ONLY)	Staff Day	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Staff Development Day (TEACHERS ONLY)	Staff Day	—
Tue, Jan 5, 2027	Classes Resume	Event	—
Tue, Jan 5, 2027	Classes Resume	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr. Holiday (School Dismissed)	Holiday	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday (School Dismissed)	Holiday	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday (School Dismissed)	Holiday	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr. Holiday (School Dismissed)	Holiday	—
Thu, Feb 11, 2027	Early Release Day (Students dismissed at 11:16)	half_day	—
Thu, Feb 11, 2027	Early Release Day (Students dismissed at 11:16)	half_day	—
Fri, Feb 12, 2027	Staff Development Day (TEACHERS ONLY)	Staff Day	—
Fri, Feb 12, 2027	Staff Development Day (TEACHERS ONLY)	Staff Day	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents' Day Holiday (School Dismissed)	Holiday	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents' Day Holiday (School Dismissed)	Holiday	—
Tue, Mar 16, 2027	Parent-Teacher Conference 12-6 p	Staff Day	—
Tue, Mar 16, 2027	Parent-Teacher Conference 12-6 p	Staff Day	—
Mon, Mar 22, 2027	Spring Break (No School)	Break	—
Mon, Mar 22, 2027	Spring Break (No School)	Break	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	Good Friday (Taken the day after Easter) (School Dismissed)	Event	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	Good Friday (Taken the day after Easter) (School Dismissed)	Event	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	Good Friday (Taken the day after Easter) (School Dismissed)	Event	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	Good Friday (Taken the day after Easter) (School Dismissed)	Event	—
Fri, May 14, 2027	Early Release Day (Students dismissed at 11:16)	half_day	—
Fri, May 14, 2027	Early Release Day (Students dismissed at 11:16)	half_day	—
Thu, May 20, 2027	Records and Reports Day (Teachers Only)	Staff Day	—
Thu, May 20, 2027	MCHS Graduation	Event	—
Thu, May 20, 2027	Records and Reports Day (Teachers Only)	Staff Day	—
Thu, May 20, 2027	MCHS Graduation	Event	—
Fri, May 21, 2027	AHS Graduation	Event	—
Fri, May 21, 2027	School Dismissed at 9:30	Event	—
Fri, May 21, 2027	School Dismissed at 9:30	Event	—
Fri, May 21, 2027	AHS Graduation	Event	—

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Frequently Asked Questions about McNairy Central High School

McNairy Central High School has a total enrollment of 713 students and serves grades High. The school is part of the local school district in Selmer, TN.