Best Schools in Adams County, IA
Adams County, IA has a total of 14 schools including 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools. A total of 2,948 students attend Adams County, IA schools. On average, schools in Adams County score 58% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Adams County greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Adams County, IA
Adams County, IA has 4 high schools with 1,024 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Adams County score 55% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Adams County exceed expectations.
1. Creston High School
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Creston Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 532 Students
2. Lenox High School
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Lenox Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 217 Students
3. Southwest Valley High School
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Corning Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 209 Students
4. Orient-macksburg Senior High School
SchoolGrade
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Orient-macksburg Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 66 Students
Best Middle Schools in Adams County, IA
Adams County, IA has 4 middle schools with 677 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Adams County score 61% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 55% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Adams County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Nodaway Valley Middle School
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Nodaway Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 132 Students
2. Creston Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Creston Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 291 Students
3. Southwest Valley Middle School
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Villisca Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 149 Students
4. Cam Middle School
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Cam Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 105 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Adams County, IA
Adams County, IA has 6 elementary schools with 1,247 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Adams County score 57% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Adams County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Cam South Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Cam Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 109 Students
2. Lenox Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Lenox Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 303 Students
3. Orient Elementary School
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Orient-macksburg Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 84 Students
4. Corning Elementary School
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Corning Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 211 Students
5. Creston Elementary School
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Creston Comm School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 410 Students
6. Sylvia Enarson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Villisca Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 130 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Adams County, IA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Adams County, IA has a total population of 3,704 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Adams County, IA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Adams County, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.59 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.52 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.07 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Adams County, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Adams County, IA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Adams County, IA Internet Health Assessment.
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