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 41% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Adair County have an average ranking of 7/10, 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
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Adair Co. High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
205 W Dewey
Brashear, MO 63533
(660) 323-5272
Brashear, MO 63533
(660) 323-5272
Gr: 7-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Kirksville Sr. High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1300 S Cottage Grove
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-4631
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-4631
Gr: 9-12 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
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
Gr: K-6 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Ray Miller Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2010 E Normal
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-2834
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-2834
Gr: 3-5 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Adair Co. High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Rombauer Ave
Novinger, MO 63559
(660) 488-6411
Novinger, MO 63559
(660) 488-6411
Gr: 7-12 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
William Matthew Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1515 S Cottage Grove
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-3793
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-3793
Gr: 6-8 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #77.
Adair Co. Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 Rombauer Ave
Novinger, MO 63559
(660) 488-6412
Novinger, MO 63559
(660) 488-6412
Gr: PK-6 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
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
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
1815 E Hamilton
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-5691
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-5691
Gr: PK-2 | 727 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
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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