Average
#766 of 1,284 schools in KY
Adair Learning Academy
High School · Adair County · Columbia, KY
An Adair County high school where students score 41 points below what's typical for similar communities.
401 Appleby Drive, Columbia, KY 42728
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 2/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Adair Learning Academy score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 25% across the 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 10 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 19 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
6.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Adair Learning Academy 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat 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 County High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 9–12 | 2.0 mi | 796 | 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
- #5 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 Learning Academy is listed in Adair County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Adair Learning Academy
Adair Learning Academy is a public high school in Columbia, KY, part of Adair County, serving approximately 61 students in grades 5th-12th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #766 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Adair Learning Academy
What grades does Adair Learning Academy serve?
Adair Learning Academy serves students in grades 5th through 12th.
How many students attend Adair Learning Academy?
Adair Learning Academy has an enrollment of approximately 61 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Adair Learning Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Adair Learning Academy is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Adair Learning Academy rank in KY?
Adair Learning Academy ranks #766 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Adair Learning Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Adair Learning Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Learning Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Adair Learning Academy has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Adair Learning Academy a charter school?
No, Adair Learning Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Adair Learning Academy a Title I school?
No, Adair Learning Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Adair Learning Academy?
6.6% of students at Adair Learning Academy 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
- 5th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 61
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Adair County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.8%
- Phone
- (270) 384-0811
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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