Summary:
The city of Selmer, Tennessee is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 1 Selmer Elementary, 1 Selmer Middle School, 1 McNairy Central High School, and 1 McNairy County Virtual School K-12. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and underperforming schools in the McNairy County district.
Selmer Elementary stands out as the highest-performing school, with a 4-star rating and strong academic performance, including over 50% proficiency in English Language Arts and 45% in Mathematics. In contrast, McNairy Central High School has seen a concerning decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 130th to 255th out of Tennessee high schools over the past 3 years, with its star rating declining from 3 to 2. The virtual school also shows lower proficiency rates in US History compared to the county and state averages, suggesting it may be an area of concern.
The data also reveals notable funding disparities, with Selmer Elementary spending $3,613 per student compared to $11,836 per student at Selmer Middle School. These differences in per-student spending may contribute to the performance gaps observed across the schools. Overall, the Selmer area presents a mixed picture, with a high-performing elementary school balanced by underperforming secondary schools and a virtual school that requires further investigation.
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