| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adair County R-II School District | Brashear | 7/10 Good · 69th pct | 140 | 2 | K–12 | 2 |
| Kirksville R-III School District | Kirksville | 6/10 Average · 53rd pct | 2,506 | 5 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Adair County R-I School District | Novinger | 3/10 Below Average · 25th pct | 232 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Adair County compares
Together they enroll 2,878 students across 9 schools. The largest is Kirksville R-III School District with 2,506 students. Districts here average 5.3/10, below the Missouri average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 7/10.
School Districts in Adair County, Missouri
Adair County has 3 public school districts covering 5 zip codes. The top-rated district in Adair County is Adair County R-II School District (7/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Missouri. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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