For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 933 students in Adair County, MO.
The top-ranked public high schools in Adair County, MO are Adair Co. High School, Kirksville Sr. High School and Adair Co. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Adair County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Adair County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Missouri public high schools.
Adair County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is equal to the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Kirksville Sr. High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Adair County (2026-27)
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 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
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 | 791 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Adair Co. High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Rombauer Ave
Novinger, MO 63559
(660) 234-9193
Novinger, MO 63559
(660) 234-9193
Gr: 7-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Adair County, MO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Adair County, MO include Adair Co. High School, Kirksville Sr. High School and Adair Co. High School.
How many public high schools are located in Adair County?
4 public high schools are located in Adair County.
What is the racial composition of students in Adair County?
Adair County public high schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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