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5 schools in Adair County

Kentucky · 2,585 students · 1 city

Across the district, Adair County runs 5 public K-12 campuses teaching roughly 2,585 Kentucky students (about 517 per campus).

7-year change in Adair County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,585
-102 (-4%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
84%
was 89%
% Hispanic
7%
was 5%
% Black
3%
was 2%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Adair County High SchoolColumbiaHigh09-12805
Adair County Primary CenterColumbiaElementaryPK-02604
Adair County Middle SchoolColumbiaMiddle06-08559
Adair County Elementary SchoolColumbiaElementary03-05550
Adair Learning AcademyColumbiaHigh05-1267

About Adair County

Adair County maintains 5 public schools across Kentucky, collectively serveing roughly 2,585 students.

In terms of grade levels, Adair County covers 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.

Average enrollment per school in Adair County is about 517, meaningfully above the Kentucky average of roughly 467.

Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Adair County has declined 4% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 2,687 students to 2,585. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 89% to 84% over the same window.

On allk12, the community for Adair County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in Adair County?
Adair County operates 5 public K-12 schools in Kentucky, serving approximately 2,585 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Adair County?
Adair County includes 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high schools.
What is the largest school in Adair County?
Adair County High School is the largest public school in Adair County by enrollment, with approximately 805 students.
What grade levels does Adair County serve?
Adair County schools serve students from pre-K through grade 12, across 5 campuses.