For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,893 students in Adair County, MO (there are 3 private schools, serving 239 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, Kirksville Sr. High School and Adair Co. Elementary 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 38% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Adair County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Adair County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Adair Co. High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
205 W Dewey
Brashear, MO 63533
(660) 323-5272
Brashear, MO 63533
(660) 323-5272
Grades: 7-12
| 70 students
Rank: #22.
Kirksville Sr. High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1300 S Cottage Grove
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-4631
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-4631
Grades: 9-12
| 763 students
Rank: #33.
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
| 82 students
Rank: #44.
Ray Miller Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2010 E Normal
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-2834
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-2834
Grades: 3-5
| 496 students
Rank: #55.
William Matthew Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 37%)
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
| 548 students
Rank: #66.
Adair Co. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 Rombauer Ave
Novinger, MO 63559
(660) 488-6411
Novinger, MO 63559
(660) 488-6411
Grades: 7-12
| 100 students
Rank: #77.
Adair Co. Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 Rombauer Ave
Novinger, MO 63559
(660) 488-6412
Novinger, MO 63559
(660) 488-6412
Grades: PK-6
| 107 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kirksville Area Tech. Center
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
| 727 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, Kirksville Sr. High School and Adair Co. Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Adair County?
9 public schools are located in Adair County.
What percentage of students in Adair County go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Adair County are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Adair County?
Adair County public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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