For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 718 students in Adair County, MO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Adair County, MO are Adair Co. High School, William Matthew Middle School and Adair Co. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Adair County, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Adair County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public middle school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Adair County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Adair Co. High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
205 W Dewey
Brashear, MO 63533
(660) 323-5272
Brashear, MO 63533
(660) 323-5272
Grades: 7-12
| 70 students
Rank: #22.
William Matthew Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1515 S Cottage Grove
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-3793
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-3793
Grades: 6-8
| 548 students
Rank: #33.
Adair Co. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 Rombauer Ave
Novinger, MO 63559
(660) 488-6411
Novinger, MO 63559
(660) 488-6411
Grades: 7-12
| 100 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Adair County, MO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Adair County, MO include Adair Co. High School, William Matthew Middle School and Adair Co. High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Adair County?
3 public middle schools are located in Adair County.
What is the racial composition of students in Adair County?
Adair County public middle schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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