Serving 101 students in grades 7-12, Adair Co. High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 101 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Adair Co. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Adair Co. High School's student population of 101 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
101 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Adair Co. High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Adair Co. High School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1215 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
1%
9%
White
98%
67%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Adair Co. High School's ranking?
Adair Co. High School is ranked #1215 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Adair Co. High School?
The graduation rate of Adair Co. High School is 80%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Adair Co. High School?
101 students attend Adair Co. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Adair Co. High School students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Adair Co. High School?
Adair Co. High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Adair Co. High School offer ?
Adair Co. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Adair Co. High School part of?
Adair Co. High School is part of Adair County R-I School District.
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