For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,025 students in Adair County, IA.
The top-ranked public schools in Adair County, IA are Nodaway Valley Middle School, Nodaway Valley High School and Adair-casey Jr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Adair County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Adair County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Adair County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nodaway Valley Middle School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
112 1st St
Fontanelle, IA 50846
(641) 745-2291
Fontanelle, IA 50846
(641) 745-2291
Gr: 6-8 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Nodaway Valley High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
410 Nw 2nd
Greenfield, IA 50849
(641) 743-6141
Greenfield, IA 50849
(641) 743-6141
Gr: 9-12 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Adair-casey Jr. High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3384 Indigo Ave.
Adair, IA 50002
(641) 746-2241
Adair, IA 50002
(641) 746-2241
Gr: 7-8 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Nodaway Valley Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
324 Nw 2nd
Greenfield, IA 50849
(641) 743-6136
Greenfield, IA 50849
(641) 743-6136
Gr: PK-5 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Adair-casey Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3384 Indigo Ave.
Adair, IA 50002
(641) 746-2242
Adair, IA 50002
(641) 746-2242
Gr: PK-6 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #66.
Orient Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
201 S. School Street
Orient, IA 50858
(641) 352-4800
Orient, IA 50858
(641) 352-4800
Gr: PK-6 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #77.
Orient-macksburg Senior High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
201 S. School Street
Orient, IA 50858
(641) 352-4800
Orient, IA 50858
(641) 352-4800
Gr: 7-12 | 54 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Adair County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3384 Indigo Ave
Adair, IA 50002
(641) 746-2241
Adair, IA 50002
(641) 746-2241
Gr: 7-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
502 North Main
Bridgewater, IA 50837
(641) 369-2571
Bridgewater, IA 50837
(641) 369-2571
Gr: 4-5
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Adair County, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Adair County, IA include Nodaway Valley Middle School, Nodaway Valley High School and Adair-casey Jr. High School.
How many public schools are located in Adair County?
7 public schools are located in Adair County.
What is the racial composition of students in Adair County?
Adair County public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Adair County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Adair County include: Orient-macksburg Senior High School vs. Nodaway Valley High School
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