- Enrollment
- 710
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Selmer, TN
Mcnairy Central High School
Federal NCES profile for Mcnairy Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470288001000
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcnairy Central High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Tennessee schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Selmer · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 673
- students enrolled
Mcnairy Central High School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcnairy Central High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Selmer, TN.
School address
District: Mcnairy County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470288001000 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Mcnairy Central High School held near 713 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 56.1 → 60.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 470288001000 · Selmer, TN High · MID · TRAD
673 enr · 12:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Adamsville Elementary (710 students)
Mcnairy Central High School held near 713 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 56.1 → 60.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Mcnairy Central High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Adamsville Ele
Adamsville Elementary
710 students
- This school
Mcnairy Central High School
673 students
- Selmer Element
Selmer Elementary
548 students
- Adamsville Hig
Adamsville High School
460 students
- Bethel Springs
Bethel Springs Elementary
415 students
- Ramer Elementa
Ramer Elementary
355 students
What this shows Mcnairy Central High School reports 673 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcnairy Central High School compares
Mcnairy Central High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▼ 22% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 673 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
673
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 17% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,456
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 337 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
55
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 84.0%
African American 10.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 84.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.3, Mcnairy Central High School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mcnairy County reports $11,456 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mcnairy Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adamsville Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Selmer Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Adamsville High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bethel Springs Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ramer Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcnairy Central High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~673 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mcnairy Central High School
How many students attend Mcnairy Central High School?
Mcnairy Central High School has 673 students enrolled. It is a high school in Selmer, TN. CCD year-over-year: 698 (2022-23) → 713 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcnairy Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcnairy Central High School is 12:1, which is 22% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcnairy Central High School?
The largest demographic group at Mcnairy Central High School is White at 84.0% of enrollment, in Selmer, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcnairy Central High School?
Mcnairy Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mcnairy Central High School rank among public schools in Selmer?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcnairy Central High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Selmer, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Mcnairy County?
Besides Mcnairy Central High School, Mcnairy County also operates Adamsville Elementary (710 students), Selmer Elementary (548 students), and Adamsville High School (460 students). See the Mcnairy County district page for the complete list.