Adair Co. High vs Kirksville Sr. High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Missouri, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Adair Co. High
Novinger · Public high · Grades 7–12
101 students
Kirksville Sr. High
Kirksville · Public high · Grades 9–12
791 students
| Measure | Adair Co. High Novinger, Missouri | Kirksville Sr. High Kirksville, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #252 of 497 | #241 of 497 |
| National rank | #8171 of 16,910 | #7832 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 101 | 791 |
| Enrollment | 101 | 791 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.5% | 37.7% |
| Students per teacher | 9.2 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 44.5% | 37% |
| city | Novinger | Kirksville |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kirksville Sr. High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.1 vs 50.8).
- •Adair Co. High does better on math proficiency (44.5% vs 37%).
- •Kirksville Sr. High does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 44.5%).
- •Kirksville Sr. High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.7% vs 47.5%).
- •Adair Co. High does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 18.0).
- •Kirksville Sr. High is the larger school with 791 students compared with 101.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Adair Co. High better than Kirksville Sr. High?
On the Success Index (US), Kirksville Sr. High ranks higher (52.1 vs 50.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Adair Co. High and Kirksville Sr. High?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Novinger and Kirksville in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Adair Co. High: 101. Kirksville Sr. High: 791. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Adair Co. High and Kirksville Sr. High rank in Missouri?
Adair Co. High is 252nd of 497 and Kirksville Sr. High is 241st of 497 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).