High Schools in Adair County

Adair County, Kentucky is home to two high schools: Adair County High School and Adair Learning Academy. While Adair County High School is the larger and more prominent of the two, with 791 students, both schools have distinct characteristics and performance metrics.

Adair County High School has a graduation rate of 94.9% and is ranked 152 out of 290 Kentucky high schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, its test scores are below the state average, with only 33% of students proficient or better in ACT English, 22% in ACT Math, and 38% in ACT Reading. In contrast, Adair Learning Academy, with just 26 students, has significantly lower test scores, with only 21% proficient or better in KSA Reading for 10th grade.

The data also reveals a stark difference in the socioeconomic backgrounds of the students at these two schools. While 63.21% of Adair County High School students receive free or reduced-price lunch, the rate is much lower at Adair Learning Academy, at 11.54%. This suggests that the student populations at these schools may have very different needs and challenges. Overall, the data highlights the need for further investigation to better understand the factors contributing to the academic performance and outcomes of high schools in Adair County.