For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,819 students in Adair County, MO (there are 3 private schools, serving 258 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Adair County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Adair County, MO are Adair Co. High School, Adair Co. Elementary School and Kirksville Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Adair County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Missouri public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Adair County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Adair County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Adair Co. High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
205 W Dewey
Brashear, MO 63533
(660) 323-5272
Brashear, MO 63533
(660) 323-5272
Grades: 7-12
| 66 students
Rank: #22.
Adair Co. Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
205 W Dewey
Brashear, MO 63533
(660) 323-5272
Brashear, MO 63533
(660) 323-5272
Grades: K-6
| 66 students
Rank: #33.
Kirksville Sr. High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1300 S Cottage Grove
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-4631
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-4631
Grades: 9-12
| 789 students
Rank: #44.
Ray Miller Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2010 E Normal
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-2834
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-2834
Grades: 3-5
| 482 students
Rank: #55.
Adair Co. High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Rombauer Ave
Novinger, MO 63559
(660) 488-6411
Novinger, MO 63559
(660) 488-6411
Grades: 7-12
| 119 students
Rank: #66.
William Matthew Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1515 S Cottage Grove
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-3793
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-3793
Grades: 6-8
| 524 students
Rank: #77.
Adair Co. Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 Rombauer Ave
Novinger, MO 63559
(660) 488-6412
Novinger, MO 63559
(660) 488-6412
Grades: PK-6
| 101 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kirksville Area Tech. Ctr.
Vocational School
1103 S Cottage Grove
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-2865
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-2865
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1815 E Hamilton
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-5691
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-5691
Grades: PK-2
| 672 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Adair County, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Adair County, MO include Adair Co. High School, Adair Co. Elementary School and Kirksville Sr. High School.
How many public schools are located in Adair County, MO?
9 public schools are located in Adair County, MO.
What percentage of students in Adair County, MO go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Adair County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Adair County, MO?
Adair County, MO public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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