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Adair County

Missouri · Public K-12

9 public schools serving approximately 2,878 students, in a county of 25,301 residents.

Schools
9
3 districts
Enrollment
2,878
NCES CCD
Median income
$61,536
Above Missouri avg
Free/reduced lunch
44.8%
Below Missouri avg
Elementary
4
schools
Middle
1
schools
High
4
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
KIRKSVILLE R-III
2,506 students · 3 districts 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
88%
Hispanic
3%
Black
4%
Asian
2%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
85%
Hispanic
n/r
Black
7%
Asian
1%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
35.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
10.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.1%
civilian labor
Median age
30
18.7% under 18

All schools (9)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
KIRKSVILLE SR. HIGHKirksvilleHigh09-12808·
KIRKSVILLE PRIMARYKirksvilleElementaryPK-02703·
RAY MILLER ELEM.KirksvilleElementary03-05502·
WILLIAM MATTHEW MIDDLE SCHOOLKirksvilleMiddle06-08493·
ADAIR CO. HIGHNovingerHigh07-12117·
ADAIR CO. ELEM.NovingerElementaryPK-06115·
ADAIR CO. ELEM.BrashearElementaryKG-0674·
ADAIR CO. HIGHBrashearHigh07-1266·
KIRKSVILLE AREA TECH. CTR.KirksvilleHigh09-120·

Frequently asked

How many public schools are in Adair County?
Adair County, Missouri has 9 public K-12 schools serving approximately 2,878 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Adair County?
The county's public school system includes 4 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Adair County?
KIRKSVILLE R-III is the largest school district in Adair County, serving approximately 2,506 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
How many people live in Adair County?
Adair County has roughly 25,301 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 $61,536, above the Missouri average of $61,285. About 10.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Adair County?
Approximately 35.5% 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 44.8% of students in Adair County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Missouri county average of 52.6%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Adair County schools?
Across Adair County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.5 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Adair County?
Adair County residents are approximately 88% White, 3% Hispanic, 4% Black, 2% Asian, 4% 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 11,389 housing units, of which roughly 61.0% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data