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Adair County

Kentucky · Public K-12

5 public schools serving approximately 2,622 students, in a county of 19,089 residents.

Schools
5
1 districts
Enrollment
2,622
NCES CCD
Median income
$53,553
Below Kentucky avg
Free/reduced lunch
67.6%
Above Kentucky avg
Elementary
2
schools
Middle
1
schools
High
2
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Adair County
2,622 students · 1 district in Adair County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Adair County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
91%
Hispanic
4%
Black
2%
Asian
0%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
86%
Hispanic
n/r
Black
2%
Asian
0%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
21.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
12.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.8%
civilian labor
Median age
40
19.7% under 18

All schools (5)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Adair County High SchoolColumbiaHigh09-12791·
Adair County Primary CenterColumbiaElementaryPK-02647·
Adair County Middle SchoolColumbiaMiddle06-08598·
Adair County Elementary SchoolColumbiaElementary03-05560·
Adair Learning AcademyColumbiaHigh05-1226·

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve Adair County?
There are 5 public K-12 schools in Adair County, Kentucky, with a combined enrollment of about 2,622.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Adair County?
The county's public school system includes 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Adair County?
Adair County is the largest school district in Adair County, serving approximately 2,622 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Adair County?
Adair County has roughly 19,089 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Adair County?
Median household income in Adair County is $53,553, below the Kentucky average of $56,863. About 12.1% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Adair County?
Approximately 21.8% of adults 25 and older in Adair County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Adair County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 67.6% of students in Adair County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Kentucky county average of 61.5%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Adair County schools?
Across Adair County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.6 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Adair County?
Adair County residents are approximately 91% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Black, 0% Asian, 5% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Adair County is owner-occupied?
Adair County has about 8,648 housing units, of which roughly 77.2% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data