Best Schools in Adams County, OH
Adams County, OH has 16 public schools (7 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 5,992 students. On average they score 59% on state proficiency tests against a projected 50%, 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, OH
The top high schools in Adams County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Peebles High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adams County Ohio Valley Local • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 401 Students
2. North Adams High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adams County Ohio Valley Local • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 467 Students
3. Manchester High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manchester Local • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 352 Students
4. Eastern High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eastern Local School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 331 Students
5. West Union High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adams County Ohio Valley Local • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 477 Students
6. Whiteoak High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bright Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 173 Students
7. Ohio Valley Career & Technical Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adams County Ohio Valley Local • Public • Grades 11 - 12 • 312 Students
Best Middle Schools in Adams County, OH
The top middle schools in Adams County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Whiteoak Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bright Local • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 95 Students
2. Eastern Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eastern Local School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 264 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Adams County, OH
The top elementary schools in Adams County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Russellville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eastern Local School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 259 Students
2. Bright Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bright Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 459 Students
3. Manchester Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manchester Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 348 Students
4. North Adams Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adams County Ohio Valley Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 664 Students
5. Peebles Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adams County Ohio Valley Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 568 Students
6. West Union Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adams County Ohio Valley Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 657 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Adams County, OH
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Adams County, OH has a total population of 27,477 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Adams County, OH
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, OH.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.28 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.86 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.42 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Adams County, OH.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Adams County, OH.
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, OH Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Adams County, OH
How many schools are in Adams County, OH?
Adams County, OH has 16 public schools: 7 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 5,992 students in total.
How do schools in Adams County perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in Adams County score 59% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, 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: 63%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Adams County
4 places in Adams County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- West Union (3)
- Manchester (2)
- Peebles (2)
- Seaman (2)
School districts (1)
- Adams County Ohio Valley Local (7 schools)