- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Columbia, KY
Adair County High School
Federal NCES profile for Adair County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210003000001
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Adair County High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Columbia · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 60.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Adair County High School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Adair County High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Columbia, KY.
School address
District: Adair County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210003000001 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Adair County High School held near 796 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 51.3 → 57.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 210003000001 · Columbia, KY High · MID · TRAD
805 enr · 15.8:1 · 60.4% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Adair County Primary Center (604 students)
Adair County High School held near 796 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 51.3 → 57.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Adair County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Adair County High School
805 students
- Adair County P
Adair County Primary Center
604 students
- Adair County M
Adair County Middle School
559 students
- Adair County E
Adair County Elementary School
550 students
- Adair Learning 67
Adair Learning Academy
67 students
What this shows Adair County High School reports 805 students on the CCD universe file.
How Adair County High School compares
Adair County High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 4% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.4% | ▲ 2% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 805 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
805
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 61% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,545
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 403 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
164
in-school suspensions + 87 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 2.1%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 85.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.0, Adair County High School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Adair County reports $13,545 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Adair County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adair County Primary Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Adair County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Adair County Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Adair Learning Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Adair County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 67
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~805 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Adair County High School
How many students attend Adair County High School?
Adair County High School has 805 students enrolled. It is a high school in Columbia, KY. CCD year-over-year: 791 (2022-23) → 796 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Adair County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Adair County High School is 15.8:1, which is 4% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Adair County High School?
60.4% of students at Adair County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Adair County High School?
The largest demographic group at Adair County High School is White at 85.6% of enrollment, in Columbia, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Adair County High School?
Adair County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Adair County High School rank among public schools in Columbia?
By Resource Investment Index, Adair County High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Columbia, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Columbia on the city page.
What other schools are in Adair County?
Besides Adair County High School, Adair County also operates Adair County Primary Center (604 students), Adair County Middle School (559 students), and Adair County Elementary School (550 students). See the Adair County district page for the complete list.