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#1071 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 48% in state
Adair Co. High
High School · Adair Co. R-i · Novinger, MO
An Adair Co. R-i high school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
600 ROMBAUER AVE, Novinger, MO 63559
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 35% proficient (2022)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Adair Co. High score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 33% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (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 28 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
59%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Adair Co. High 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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,198
Median home value
$133,200
Median rent
$528/mo
College educated
23.9%
Homeownership
84.4%
Poverty rate
18.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63559; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Adair Co. R-i
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $13,556NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Adair Co. High is listed in ADAIR CO. R-I; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Adair Co. High
Adair Co. High is a public high school in Novinger, MO, part of Adair Co. R-i, serving approximately 100 students in grades 7th-12th with a 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,071 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Adair Co. High
What grades does Adair Co. High serve?
Adair Co. High serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Adair Co. High?
Adair Co. High has an enrollment of approximately 100 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Adair Co. High?
The student-teacher ratio at Adair Co. High is 9.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Adair Co. High rank in MO?
Adair Co. High ranks #1,071 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Adair Co. High's MySchoolScout rating?
Adair Co. High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Co. High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Adair Co. High has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Adair Co. High a charter school?
No, Adair Co. High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Adair Co. High a Title I school?
No, Adair Co. High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Adair Co. High?
59.0% of students at Adair Co. High 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 100
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Adair County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.0%
- Phone
- (660) 488-6411
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 63559)
- 1,503
- Area median age
- 35.4
Official sources & links
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 63559; 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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