For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 257 students in Adair County, IA.
The top ranked public high schools in Adair County, IA are Nodaway Valley High School and Orient-macksburg Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Adair County, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Adair County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Adair County, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Iowa average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Nodaway Valley High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Adair County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nodaway Valley High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
410 Nw 2nd
Greenfield, IA 50849
(641) 743-6141
Greenfield, IA 50849
(641) 743-6141
Grades: 9-12
| 203 students
Rank: #22.
Orient-macksburg Senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 S. School Street
Orient, IA 50858
(641) 352-4800
Orient, IA 50858
(641) 352-4800
Grades: 7-12
| 54 students
Adair County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3384 Indigo Ave
Adair, IA 50002
(641) 746-2241
Adair, IA 50002
(641) 746-2241
Grades: 7-12
| 124 students
502 North Main
Bridgewater, IA 50837
(641) 369-2571
Bridgewater, IA 50837
(641) 369-2571
Grades: 4-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Adair County, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Adair County, IA include Nodaway Valley High School and Orient-macksburg Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Adair County?
2 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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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