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6.8 avg / 10

Adair County School District

School District · Columbia, Kentucky

Students: 2,644
Teachers (FTE): 186
Estimated Scores: 20%

Avg Rating

6.8

out of 10

Schools

5

2 elem, 1 mid, 2 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,545

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.2:1

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Adair County High School

7.4/10

Columbia · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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Adair County Middle School

7.1/10

Columbia · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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Adair County Elementary School

6.3/10

Columbia · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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How this district compares

Kentucky rank

#50 of 157

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.6

above Kentucky avg

Per-pupil spending

$13,545

$441 vs Kentucky median

District size

2,644 students

Typical than Kentucky median

The short answer

Adair County ranks #50 of 157 Kentucky districts by overall school rating. Adair County's schools with real test data average 6.7/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Adair County High School (7.4/10), Adair County Middle School (7.1/10), and Adair County Elementary School (6.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Adair County

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Adair County High School 7.4 / 10
2 Adair County Middle School 7.1 / 10
3 Adair County Elementary School 6.3 / 10
4 Adair Learning Academy 5.8 / 10

See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Adair County

Adair County is a Columbia, Kentucky school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 2,644 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.2:1. The district invests $13,545 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.8/10, Adair County demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Adair County High School, which has a composite score of 7.4/10.

In standardized testing, Adair County students show an average math proficiency of 38.9% and ELA proficiency of 45.4%.

The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Adair County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 38.9%
School
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ELA Proficiency 45.4%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Adair County with test data.

District Details

State
Kentucky
City
Columbia
Total Enrollment
2,644
Teachers (FTE)
186
Child Poverty Rate
0.3%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Adair County?

Adair County has 5 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Adair County?

The average composite rating for Adair County is 6.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Adair County?

Adair County spends $13,545 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Adair County?

The average student-teacher ratio in Adair County is 14.2:1.

What is the top-rated school in Adair County?

Adair County High School is the highest-rated school in Adair County with a composite score of 7.4/10.

What are the test scores in Adair County?

Across schools in Adair County with test data, the average math proficiency is 38.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 45.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Adair County compare to other districts in Kentucky?

Adair County has an average school rating of 6.8/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Kentucky by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.8/10
Math Proficiency
38.9%
ELA Proficiency
45.4%

Resources

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Kentucky Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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