Adamsville High School vs McNairy Central High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Tennessee, United States, 14 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Adamsville High School
Adamsville · Public high · Grades 9–12
460 students
McNairy Central High School
Selmer · Public high · Grades 9–12
673 students
| Measure | Adamsville High School Adamsville, Tennessee | McNairy Central High School Selmer, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #200 of 321 | #176 of 321 |
| National rank | #15678 of 16,910 | #15063 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 460 | 673 |
| Enrollment | 460 | 673 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 21% |
| city | Adamsville | Selmer |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McNairy Central High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.3 vs 17.5).
- •McNairy Central High School does better on math proficiency (21% vs 18%).
- •McNairy Central High School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •McNairy Central High School is the larger school with 673 students compared with 460.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Adamsville High School better than McNairy Central High School?
On the Success Index (US), McNairy Central High School ranks higher (21.3 vs 17.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Adamsville High School and McNairy Central High School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Adamsville and Selmer in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Adamsville High School: 460. McNairy Central High School: 673. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Adamsville High School and McNairy Central High School rank in Tennessee?
Adamsville High School is 200th of 321 and McNairy Central High School is 176th of 321 among high schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).