Top 5 Best Adair County Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,042 students in Adair County, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Adair County, IA are Nodaway Valley Middle School, Nodaway Valley Elementary School and Nodaway Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Adair County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Adair County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Adair County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nodaway Valley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
112 1st St
Fontanelle, IA 50846
(641) 745-2291
Grades: 6-8
| 132 students
Rank: #22.
Nodaway Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
324 Nw 2nd
Greenfield, IA 50849
(641) 743-6136
Grades: PK-5
| 296 students
Rank: #33.
Nodaway Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
410 Nw 2nd
Greenfield, IA 50849
(641) 743-6141
Grades: 9-12
| 193 students
Rank: #44.
Adair-casey Jr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3384 Indigo Ave.
Adair, IA 50002
(641) 746-2241
Grades: 7-8
| 103 students
Rank: #55.
Adair-casey Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3384 Indigo Ave.
Adair, IA 50002
(641) 746-2242
Grades: PK-6
| 168 students
Rank: #66.
Orient Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
201 S. School Street
Orient, IA 50858
(641) 337-5061
Grades: PK-6
| 84 students
Rank: #77.
Orient-macksburg Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
201 S. School Street
Orient, IA 50858
(641) 337-5061
Grades: 7-12
| 66 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Adair County, IA

Adair County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
3384 Indigo Ave
Adair, IA 50002
(641) 746-2241
Grades: 7-12
| 124 students
502 North Main
Bridgewater, IA 50837
(641) 369-2571
Grades: 4-5
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Adair County, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Adair County, IA include Nodaway Valley Middle School, Nodaway Valley Elementary School and Nodaway Valley High School.
How many public schools are located in Adair County?
7 public schools are located in Adair County.
What is the racial composition of students in Adair County?
Adair County public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

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