Best Schools in Adair County, MO
Adair County, MO has 13 public schools (4 high, 1 middle, 7 elementary) serving 3,416 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in Adair County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Adair County, MO
The top high schools in Adair County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kirksville Sr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kirksville R-iii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 808 Students
2. Adair Co. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adair Co. R-i • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 117 Students
3. Adair Co. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adair Co. R-ii • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 66 Students
4. La Plata High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
La Plata R-ii • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 146 Students
Best Middle Schools in Adair County, MO
The top middle schools in Adair County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. William Matthew Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kirksville R-iii • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 493 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Adair County, MO
The top elementary schools in Adair County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Adair Co. Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adair Co. R-ii • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 74 Students
2. La Plata Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
La Plata R-ii • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 165 Students
3. Ray Miller Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kirksville R-iii • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 502 Students
4. Kirksville Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kirksville R-iii • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 703 Students
5. Faith Lutheran School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Faith Lutheran School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 130 Students
6. Mary Immaculate Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mary Immaculate Elementary School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 72 Students
7. Adair Co. Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adair Co. R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 115 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Adair County, MO
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Adair County, MO has a total population of 25,314 with 35% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 40% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Adair County, MO
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Adair County, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
25.20 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.19 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.01 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Adair County, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Adair County, MO.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Adair County, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Adair County, MO
How many schools are in Adair County, MO?
Adair County, MO has 13 public schools: 4 high schools, 1 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 3,416 students in total.
How do schools in Adair County perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Adair County score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Adair County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Adair County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Adair County
3 places in Adair County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Kirksville (4)
- Brashear (2)
- Novinger (2)
School districts (1)
- Kirksville R-Iii (4 schools)