Adair County Middle School

Adair County
322 General John Adair Dr
Columbia, KY 42728
598 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Adair County Middle School, located at 322 General John Adair Drive in Columbia, Kentucky, serves as a central educational hub for students in grades 6 through 8 within the Adair County School District. The school is committed to fostering an environment that encourages academic growth, critical thinking, and social development during the pivotal middle school years. By offering a comprehensive curriculum alongside various extracurricular opportunities, the institution aims to prepare its students for the rigors of high school while helping them develop into responsible members of the local community.

The school prides itself on a supportive faculty and staff dedicated to student success and inclusivity. In addition to core academic subjects like mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies, Adair County Middle School typically engages students through elective courses, athletic programs, and clubs that cater to a wide range of interests. By maintaining strong ties to the surrounding Columbia community, the school emphasizes a culture of excellence and character development, ensuring that each student has the resources and guidance necessary to reach their full potential.
598
Total Students
40.5
Full-Time Teachers
14.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
61.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    522 (87.3 %)
  • Two or More
    31 (5.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    30 (5.0 %)
  • Black
    12 (2.0 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.3 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Adair County
Phone: (270)384-5308
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 598
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 40.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 347
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 23

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 187
Grade 7 202
Grade 8 209
Gender Ratio