Best Schools in Adams County, IN
Adams County, IN has 54 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 48 elementary) serving 6,835 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in Adams County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Adams County, IN
The top high schools in Adams County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Adams High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Adams Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 343 Students
2. Bellmont Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Adams Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 641 Students
3. Adams Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adams Central Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 374 Students
Best Middle Schools in Adams County, IN
The top middle schools in Adams County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Adams Central Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adams Central Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 319 Students
2. South Adams Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Adams Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 288 Students
3. Bellmont Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Adams Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 313 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Adams County, IN
The top elementary schools in Adams County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Adams Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adams Central Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 647 Students
2. South Adams Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Adams Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 660 Students
3. St Peter-immanuel Lutheran School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Peter-immanuel Lutheran School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 75 Students
4. Bellmont Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Adams Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 656 Students
5. Heritage Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Allen County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 508 Students
6. Spring Meadow School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spring Meadow School • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 40 Students
7. Lincoln Amish School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Amish School • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 50 Students
8. Shady Lane School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shady Lane School • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 46 Students
9. Whispering Brook School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whispering Brook School • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 40 Students
10. Jefferson Parochial Amish School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Parochial Amish School • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 32 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
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, IN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.94 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.33 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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, IN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Adams County, IN
How many schools are in Adams County, IN?
Adams County, IN has 54 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 48 elementary schools, serving 6,835 students in total.
How do schools in Adams County perform on state tests?
On average, 54 schools in Adams County score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in Adams County exceed 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: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 82%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Adams County
3 places in Adams County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
School districts (3)
- Adams Central Community Schools (3 schools)
- North Adams Community Schools (3 schools)
- South Adams Schools (3 schools)