For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 301 students in Adair County, IA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Adair County, IA are Nodaway Valley Middle School, Adair-casey Jr. 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Adair County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Adair County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nodaway Valley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
112 1st St
Fontanelle, IA 50846
(641) 745-2291
Fontanelle, IA 50846
(641) 745-2291
Grades: 6-8
| 132 students
Rank: #22.
Adair-casey Jr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3384 Indigo Ave.
Adair, IA 50002
(641) 746-2241
Adair, IA 50002
(641) 746-2241
Grades: 7-8
| 103 students
Rank: #33.
Orient-macksburg Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 S. School Street
Orient, IA 50858
(641) 337-5061
Orient, IA 50858
(641) 337-5061
Grades: 7-12
| 66 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 middle schools in Adair County, IA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Adair County, IA include Nodaway Valley Middle School, Adair-casey Jr. High School and Orient-macksburg Senior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Adair County?
3 public middle schools are located in Adair County.
What is the racial composition of students in Adair County?
Adair County public middle schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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