| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adair-Casey Community School District | Adair | 8/10 Good · 71st pct | 271 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Nodaway Valley Community School District | Bridgewater | 7/10 Good · 66th pct | 621 | 3 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Orient-Macksburg Community School District | Orient | 1/10 Poor · 3rd pct | 150 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Adair County compares
Together they enroll 1,042 students across 7 schools. The largest is Nodaway Valley Community School District with 621 students. Districts here average 5.3/10, below the Iowa average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Adair County, Iowa
Adair County has 3 public school districts covering 5 zip codes. The top-rated district in Adair County is Adair-Casey Community School District (8/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (ISASP 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Iowa. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Adair County, IA?
3 school districts serve zip codes in Adair County, IA. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Adair County, IA?
Of the districts serving Adair County, Adair-Casey Community School District has the highest rating on this site at 8/10. That places it in the 71st percentile among Iowa school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Iowa reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Iowa and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Iowa only, never across state lines.