Very Good
#398 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 31% in state
Adair County Middle School
Middle School · Adair County · Columbia, KY
A middle school in Columbia, KY where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
322 General John Adair Drive, Columbia, KY 42728
- Math 47% proficient (2025)
- Reading 48% proficient (2025)
- 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Adair County Middle School score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 47% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (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 36 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Adair County Middle 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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat 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
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
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Adair County
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 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 Middle School is listed in Adair County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Adair County Middle School
Adair County Middle School is a public middle school in Columbia, KY, part of Adair County, serving approximately 566 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #398 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Adair County Middle School
What grades does Adair County Middle School serve?
Adair County Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Adair County Middle School?
Adair County Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 566 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Adair County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Adair County Middle School is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Adair County Middle School rank in KY?
Adair County Middle School ranks #398 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Adair County Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Adair County Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Adair County Middle School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Adair County Middle School a charter school?
No, Adair County Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Adair County Middle School a Title I school?
No, Adair County Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Adair County Middle School?
66.6% of students at Adair County Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 566
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Adair County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.1%
- Phone
- (270) 384-5308
- 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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