Adair County

The Adair County school district in Kentucky consists of 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools (one of which is an alternative school), and no alternative schools. The data reveals a mix of academic performance, with Adair County Middle School standing out as the highest-performing school in the district, while the high school and elementary school test scores generally lag behind state averages.

Adair County Middle School has the highest statewide ranking among the schools, ranking 204 out of 324 Kentucky middle schools for the 2023-2024 school year. It is also the only school in the data set to have improved its statewide ranking over the past 3 years. In contrast, the Adair County High School and elementary schools struggle academically, with test scores consistently below the state averages, indicating a need for district-wide improvement.

The data also reveals significant socioeconomic challenges facing the district, with all schools having high percentages of free and reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 63.21% at Adair County High School to 71.79% at Adair County Elementary School. The district's investment in its elementary schools, particularly the Adair County Primary Center, which has the highest per-student spending, suggests a strategic approach to address these challenges early on. However, the struggles of the Adair Learning Academy, the district's alternative high school, indicate a need for further support and resources for high-need students.