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SCHOOL PROFILE 2007-2008

• Population:  approximately 4,400 in the Selmer area; Selmer is the county seat of McNairy County which has a population of approximately 25,285.
• Location:  rural West Tennessee situated 90 miles west of Memphis, 150 miles east of Nashville, 40 miles south of Jackson, and 60 miles north of Tupelo, MS.
• Income:  Per capita-$19,393

• Type:  Public, four year

• Current Enrollment:  860

• Accreditation:  Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

• Calendar:  4 nine-week grading periods (quarter); 5 days a week; 4X4 Block Schedule

• ACT CODE:  432080

• Race Ratio:  Caucasian-89.09%, Hispanic-.8%, African-American-10%, American Indian-.11%

• Economically Disadvantaged: 53%

• Graduation Percent: 90.5%

• Attendance Percent: 93.7%

All courses with the exception of baseball, football, basketball, office/guidance assistant and ACT Prep are counted for rank in class in ninth through twelfth grade.

The McNairy County School System requires the completion of 26 credits and a proficient score on Algebra I, Biology and English II Gateway Exams for the awarding of a high school diploma.  Seniors must also successfully complete a Senior Project.

• Advanced Placement Classes- English, Biology, American History, Studio Art

• Dual Credit Classes- English, Math, Social Studies, Art

• Honors Classes - English I, II, III, IV

            English-19            Math-18.5            Reading-19.8            Science-20            Composite-19.5

Per pupil           
System  - $5,970          State  - $6,970 

"The Mission of McNairy Central High School is to prepare students for post secondary success by equipping them intellectually, physically, socially, and ethically."