Best High Schools in Adams County, IN

Adams County, IN has 3 high schools with 1,358 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 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Adams County exceed expectations.

1. Adams Central High School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Adams Central Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 374 Students

2. South Adams High School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

South Adams Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 343 Students

3. Bellmont Senior High School

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

North Adams Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 641 Students

Best Middle Schools in Adams County, IN

Adams County, IN has 3 middle schools with 920 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 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Adams County meet expectations.

1. South Adams Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

South Adams Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 288 Students

2. Adams Central Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Adams Central Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 319 Students

3. Bellmont Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

North Adams Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 313 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Adams County, IN

Adams County, IN has 47 elementary schools with 4,049 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 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Adams County don't meet expectations.

1. Adams Central Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Adams Central Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 647 Students

2. South Adams Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

South Adams Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 660 Students

3. Bellmont Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

North Adams Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 656 Students

4. Spring Meadow School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Spring Meadow School • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 40 Students

5. Cottonwood Lane School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Cottonwood Lane School • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 59 Students

6. Whispering Brook School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Whispering Brook School • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 40 Students

7. Pleasant Mills School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Pleasant Mills School • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 66 Students

8. Pleasant Valley Amish School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Pleasant Valley Amish School • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 39 Students

9. Shady Lane School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Shady Lane School • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 46 Students

10. Lincoln Amish School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Lincoln Amish School • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 50 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Adams County, IN

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Adams County, IN has a total population of 35,809 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Adams County, IN

6,327

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

84%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

16%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Adams County, IN.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A

10.94 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A-

2.33 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A+

8.60 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Adams County, IN.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Adams County, IN.

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

872 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

37 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Adams County, IN Internet Health Assessment.

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