- Enrollment
- 805
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Columbia, KY
Adair County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Adair County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210003001919
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Adair County Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Columbia · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 66.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Adair County Middle School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Adair County Middle School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Columbia, KY.
School address
District: Adair County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210003001919 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Adair County Middle School shrank from 598 students in 2022-23 to 566 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 40.5 → 38.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-32 students YoY 210003001919 · Columbia, KY Middle · MID · TRAD
559 enr · 14:1 · 66.2% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Adair County High School (805 students)
Adair County Middle School shrank from 598 students in 2022-23 to 566 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE lost 40.5 → 38.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Adair County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Adair County H
Adair County High School
805 students
- Adair County P
Adair County Primary Center
604 students
- This school
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 Middle School reports 559 students on the CCD universe file.
How Adair County Middle School compares
Adair County Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.2% | ▲ 12% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 559 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
559
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 36% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.0%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 559 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
76
in-school suspensions + 88 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 85.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.4, Adair County Middle School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adair County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Adair County Primary Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Adair County Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Adair Learning Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Adair County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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 middle 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 (~559 students)
Frequently asked questions about Adair County Middle School
How many students attend Adair County Middle School?
Adair County Middle School has 559 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Columbia, KY. CCD year-over-year: 598 (2022-23) → 566 (2023-24), down 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Adair County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Adair County Middle School is 14:1, which is 8% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Adair County Middle School?
66.2% of students at Adair County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Adair County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Adair County Middle School is White at 85.9% of enrollment, in Columbia, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Adair County Middle School?
Adair County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Columbia?
By Resource Investment Index, Adair County Middle School ranks #5 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 Middle School, Adair County also operates Adair County High School (805 students), Adair County Primary Center (604 students), and Adair County Elementary School (550 students). See the Adair County district page for the complete list.