Best Schools in Adams County, IL
Adams County, IL has 33 public schools (8 high, 5 middle, 19 elementary) serving 11,358 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 27%, so schools in Adams County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Adams County, IL
The top high schools in Adams County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Liberty High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Liberty Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 268 Students
2. Western High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western Cusd 12 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 140 Students
3. Unity High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cusd 4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 182 Students
4. Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Cusd 3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 248 Students
5. Quincy Sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Quincy Sd 172 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1924 Students
6. Southeastern Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southeastern Cusd 337 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 203 Students
7. Seymour High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Payson Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 223 Students
8. Griggsville-perry High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Griggsville-perry Cusd 4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 99 Students
Best Middle Schools in Adams County, IL
The top middle schools in Adams County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Unity Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cusd 4 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 184 Students
2. Western Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western Cusd 12 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 160 Students
3. Griggsville-perry Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Griggsville-perry Cusd 4 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 95 Students
4. Central Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Cusd 3 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 246 Students
5. Quincy Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Quincy Sd 172 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1348 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Adams County, IL
The top elementary schools in Adams County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Unity Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cusd 4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 298 Students
2. Central 3-4 Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Cusd 3 • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 110 Students
3. Liberty Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Liberty Cusd 2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 366 Students
4. Lincoln-douglas Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Quincy Sd 172 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 588 Students
5. Griggsville-perry Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Griggsville-perry Cusd 4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 121 Students
6. Sarah Atwater Denman Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Quincy Sd 172 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 500 Students
7. Colonel George Iles Elem Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Quincy Sd 172 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 519 Students
8. Southeastern Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southeastern Cusd 337 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 251 Students
9. Thomas S Baldwin Elem Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Quincy Sd 172 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 563 Students
10. Warsaw Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Warsaw Cusd 316 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 211 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.
Questions About Schools in Adams County, IL
How many schools are in Adams County, IL?
Adams County, IL has 33 public schools: 8 high schools, 5 middle schools and 19 elementary schools, serving 11,358 students in total.
How do schools in Adams County perform on state tests?
On average, 33 schools in Adams County score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 27%, so on average schools in Adams County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Adams County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 17%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Adams County
6 places in Adams County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (6)
School districts (3)
- Quincy SD 172 (8 schools)
- Central CUSD 3 (4 schools)
- Cusd 4 (3 schools)