For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 273 students in Adair County, IA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Adair County, IA are Nodaway Valley Middle School, Adair-casey Jr. High School and Orient-macksburg Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Adair County, IA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Adair County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Adair County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nodaway Valley Middle School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
112 1st St
Fontanelle, IA 50846
(641) 630-1042
Fontanelle, IA 50846
(641) 630-1042
Gr: 6-8 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Adair-casey Jr. High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3384 Indigo Ave.
Adair, IA 50002
(641) 746-2241
Adair, IA 50002
(641) 746-2241
Gr: 7-8 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Orient-macksburg Senior High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
201 S. School Street
Orient, IA 50858
(641) 352-4800
Orient, IA 50858
(641) 352-4800
Gr: 7-12 | 50 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Adair County, IA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Adair County, IA include Nodaway Valley Middle School, Adair-casey Jr. High School and Orient-macksburg Senior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Adair County?
3 public middle schools are located in Adair County.
What is the racial composition of students in Adair County?
Adair County public middle schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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