Best Schools in Adams County, IL
Adams County, IL has a total of 36 schools including 13 high schools, 5 middle schools and 18 elementary schools. A total of 11,147 students attend Adams County, IL schools. On average, schools in Adams County score 21% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 26% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Adams County underperform expectations.
Best High Schools in Adams County, IL
Adams County, IL has 13 high schools with 3,312 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 19% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 19% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Adams County meet expectations.
1. Liberty High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Liberty Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 268 Students
2. Quincy Sr High School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Quincy Sd 172 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1924 Students
3. Central High School
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Central Cusd 3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 248 Students
4. Unity High School
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Cusd 4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 182 Students
5. Western High School
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Western Cusd 12 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 140 Students
6. Seymour High School
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Payson Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 223 Students
7. Southeastern Jr/sr High School
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Southeastern Cusd 337 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 203 Students
8. Griggsville-perry High School
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Griggsville-perry Cusd 4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 99 Students
Best Middle Schools in Adams County, IL
Adams County, IL has 5 middle schools with 2,033 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 16% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 23% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Adams County don't meet expectations.
1. Quincy Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Quincy Sd 172 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1348 Students
2. Western Jr High School
SchoolGrade
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Western Cusd 12 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 160 Students
3. Central Junior High School
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Central Cusd 3 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 246 Students
4. Unity Middle School
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Cusd 4 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 184 Students
5. Griggsville-perry Middle School
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Griggsville-perry Cusd 4 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 95 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Adams County, IL
Adams County, IL has 18 elementary schools with 5,802 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 24% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Adams County underperform expectations.
1. Liberty Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Liberty Cusd 2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 366 Students
2. Colonel George Iles Elem Sch
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Quincy Sd 172 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 519 Students
3. Lincoln-douglas Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Quincy Sd 172 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 588 Students
4. Unity Elementary School
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Cusd 4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 298 Students
5. Dr. Abby Fox Rooney Elem Sch
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Quincy Sd 172 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 496 Students
6. Southeastern Elementary School
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Southeastern Cusd 337 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 251 Students
7. Sarah Atwater Denman Elem
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Quincy Sd 172 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 500 Students
8. Thomas S Baldwin Elem Sch
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Quincy Sd 172 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 563 Students
9. Griggsville-perry Primary School
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Projected Test Scores
Griggsville-perry Cusd 4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 121 Students
10. Central 3-4 Middle School
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Central Cusd 3 • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 110 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Adams County, IL
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Adams County, IL has a total population of 65,737 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Adams County, IL
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, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.81 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.28 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.53 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Adams County, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Adams County, IL.
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, IL Internet Health Assessment.
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