For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,601 students in Adair County, KY.
The top ranked public schools in Adair County, KY are Adair Learning Academy, Adair County High School and Adair County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Adair County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Adair County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Adair County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Adair Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 Appleby Dr
Columbia, KY 42728
(270) 384-0811
Columbia, KY 42728
(270) 384-0811
Grades: 5-12
| 26 students
Rank: #22.
Adair County High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
526 Indian Dr
Columbia, KY 42728
(270) 384-2751
Columbia, KY 42728
(270) 384-2751
Grades: 9-12
| 774 students
Rank: #33.
Adair County Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
322 General John Adair Dr
Columbia, KY 42728
(270) 384-5308
Columbia, KY 42728
(270) 384-5308
Grades: 6-8
| 628 students
Rank: #44.
Adair County Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
870 Indian Dr
Columbia, KY 42728
(270) 384-0077
Columbia, KY 42728
(270) 384-0077
Grades: 3-5
| 535 students
Rank: n/an/a
158 Col. Casey Dr
Columbia, KY 42728
(270) 384-3367
Columbia, KY 42728
(270) 384-3367
Grades: PK-2
| 638 students
Adair County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
220 General John Adair Dr
Columbia, KY 42728
(270) 384-3367
Columbia, KY 42728
(270) 384-3367
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
202 General John Adair Dr
Columbia, KY 42728
(270) 384-3341
Columbia, KY 42728
(270) 384-3341
Grades: 3-5
| 366 students
12190 Knifley Rd
Knifley, KY 42753
(270) 465-5068
Knifley, KY 42753
(270) 465-5068
Grades: PK-8
| 143 students
7445 Liberty Rd
Columbia, KY 42728
(270) 384-2933
Columbia, KY 42728
(270) 384-2933
Grades: PK-8
| 190 students
44 Weed-sparksville Road
Columbia, KY 42728
(270) 378-6565
Columbia, KY 42728
(270) 378-6565
Grades: PK-8
| 146 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Adair County, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Adair County, KY include Adair Learning Academy, Adair County High School and Adair County Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Adair County, KY?
5 public schools are located in Adair County, KY.
What is the racial composition of students in Adair County, KY?
Adair County, KY public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 26% (majority Black).
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