Adair Co. High

Adair Co. High is a public school in Brashear, Missouri, serving grades 7 through 12 with an enrollment of 70 students. The 6.4-to-1 student-teacher ratio puts nearly every student in a small-group setting, and the results reflect it: the school earns a composite score of 9.0 out of 10 and carries an Exceptional rating.

The academic and growth numbers are the standout figures. Adair Co. High scores 9.5 out of 10 for academics and a near-perfect 9.9 out of 10 for student growth — placing it 4th among 532 high schools in Missouri.

That growth score matters: it signals students are advancing well beyond expected trajectories year over year, not simply performing well from a position of advantage. Statewide, Adair Co. High ranks 41st out of 2,216 public schools, outperforming 98% of all Missouri public schools.

For families in Brashear weighing local options, it holds the top spot among the two public schools in town. For families open to a broader search, it stands as one of Missouri's strongest high school performers by any measure — a small school with an outsized academic record.

With an enrollment of 70 students, Adair Co. High is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 6.4:1, Adair Co. High offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Located in a rural area, Adair Co. High may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.