Adair Co. High School serves 66 students in grades 7-12.
Adair Co. High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 66 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Adair Co. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Adair Co. High School's student population of 66 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
66 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Adair Co. High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Adair Co. High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#256 out of 2092 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
37%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
46%

Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%

Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
15%

White
92%
69%

Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
≥50%
89%

Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
40%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
10%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Adair Co. High School's ranking?
Adair Co. High School is ranked #256 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Adair Co. High School?
The graduation rate of Adair Co. High School is 50%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 89%.
How many students attend Adair Co. High School?
66 students attend Adair Co. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Adair Co. High School students are White, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Adair Co. High School?
Adair Co. High School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Adair Co. High School offer ?
Adair Co. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Adair Co. High School part of?
Adair Co. High School is part of Adair County R-II School District.
School Reviews
5 9/20/2013
Hi I'm Bernadette I'm a girl 15year I come from Hong Kong city I want to study in US but I'm not US citizens I still can study in there?
I have a question.. will admission me? And how are much the school tuition? Can i get free or get aid? Can i study in there until graduation my high school? hope you can answer my question thank!!!!
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