Very Good
#314 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 24% in state
Adair County High School
High School · Adair County · Columbia, KY
A high school in Columbia, KY where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
526 Indian Drive, Columbia, KY 42728
- Math 48% proficient (2025)
- Reading 58% proficient (2025)
- 96.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Adair County High School score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 21 points since 2020, reaching 53% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
63.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Adair County High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low204/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Columbia), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$49,063
Median home value
$134,100
Median rent
$776/mo
College educated
20%
Homeownership
74.5%
Poverty rate
17.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 42728; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adair Learning AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 5–12 | 2.0 mi | 61 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Adair County
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $13,545NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Adair County High School is listed in Adair County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Adair County High School
Adair County High School is a public high school in Columbia, KY, part of Adair County, serving approximately 796 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #314 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Adair County High School
What grades does Adair County High School serve?
Adair County High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Adair County High School?
Adair County High School has an enrollment of approximately 796 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Adair County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Adair County High School is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Adair County High School rank in KY?
Adair County High School ranks #314 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Adair County High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Adair County High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Adair County High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Adair County High School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Adair County High School a charter school?
No, Adair County High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Adair County High School a Title I school?
No, Adair County High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Adair County High School?
63.8% of students at Adair County High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 796
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Adair County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.7%
- Phone
- (270) 384-2751
- 4-Year Graduation
- 96.0%
- Area population (ZIP 42728)
- 16,108
- Area average commute
- 26.9 min
- Area median age
- 40.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 42728; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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