Adair County High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Columbia, Kentucky 42728 · Adair County
#134 of 214 high schools in Kentucky
#11904 of 16,910 nationally
About Adair County High School
Adair County High School is a public high located in Columbia, in the Adair County school district of Kentucky, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 805 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 36.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 134th of 214 ranked high schools in Kentucky. Its strongest component is students per teacher (50th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (31th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 805.
There are 4 schools in Columbia; Adair County High School ranks 4th of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)32%
- Reading proficiency (30%)42%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)67%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Adair County High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 805
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 67%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 32%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
Free academic assessment
Is your child on grade level in reading and math?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and math tutoring from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Adair County High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Adair County Primary Center
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
604 students · 378 m away
Adair County Elementary School
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
550 students · 443 m away
Adair County Middle School
Columbia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
559 students · 513 m away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Kentucky with a comparable Enrollment.
Greenup County High School
Greenup · Public high · Grades 9–12
807 students
Rockcastle County High School
Mount Vernon · Public high · Grades 9–12
796 students
Garrard County High School
Lancaster · Public high · Grades 9–12
792 students
Perry County Central High School
Hazard · Public high · Grades 9–12
819 students
Taylor County High School
Campbellsville · Public high · Grades 9–12
819 students
Corbin High School
Corbin · Public high · Grades 9–12
820 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Adair County High School a good school?
Adair County High School has a Success Index (US) of 36.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #134 of 214 in Kentucky. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Adair County High School rank in Kentucky?
Adair County High School ranks #134 of 214 high schools in Kentucky and #11904 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Adair County High School?
Adair County High School had 805 students in 2025.
Is Adair County High School a elementary school or a high school?
Adair County High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Adair County High School?
There are 3 schools within 15 km of Adair County High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.