For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 627 students in Adair County, KY.
The top ranked public middle schools in Adair County, KY are Adair Learning Academy and Adair County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Adair County, KY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Adair County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public middle school average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Adair County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Adair Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 Appleby Dr
Columbia, KY 42728
(270) 384-0811
Columbia, KY 42728
(270) 384-0811
Grades: 5-12
| 61 students
Rank: #22.
Adair County Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
322 General John Adair Dr
Columbia, KY 42728
(270) 384-5308
Columbia, KY 42728
(270) 384-5308
Grades: 6-8
| 566 students
Adair County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
220 General John Adair Dr
Columbia, KY 42728
(270) 384-3367
Columbia, KY 42728
(270) 384-3367
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
202 General John Adair Dr
Columbia, KY 42728
(270) 384-3341
Columbia, KY 42728
(270) 384-3341
Grades: 3-5
| 366 students
12190 Knifley Rd
Knifley, KY 42753
(270) 465-5068
Knifley, KY 42753
(270) 465-5068
Grades: PK-8
| 143 students
7445 Liberty Rd
Columbia, KY 42728
(270) 384-2933
Columbia, KY 42728
(270) 384-2933
Grades: PK-8
| 190 students
44 Weed-sparksville Road
Columbia, KY 42728
(270) 378-6565
Columbia, KY 42728
(270) 378-6565
Grades: PK-8
| 146 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Adair County, KY?
The top ranked public middle schools in Adair County, KY include Adair Learning Academy and Adair County Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Adair County?
2 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 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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