Best Schools in Adams County, PA
Adams County, PA has a total of 40 schools including 15 high schools, 9 middle schools and 16 elementary schools. A total of 17,370 students attend Adams County, PA schools. On average, schools in Adams County score 58% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 55% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Adams County exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Adams County, PA
Adams County, PA has 15 high schools with 6,047 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 57% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 53% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Adams County exceed expectations.
1. Spring Grove Area Hs
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Spring Grove Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1166 Students
2. Bermudian Springs Hs
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Bermudian Springs Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 591 Students
3. Fairfield Area Hs
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Fairfield Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 298 Students
4. Littlestown Shs
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Littlestown Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 551 Students
5. Gettysburg Area Hs
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Gettysburg Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1024 Students
6. New Oxford Shs
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Conewago Valley Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1249 Students
7. Biglerville Hs
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Upper Adams Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 529 Students
8. Adams County Technical Institute
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Adams County Technical Institute • Public • Grades 11 - 12 • 5 Students
Best Middle Schools in Adams County, PA
Adams County, PA has 9 middle schools with 4,652 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 52% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Adams County meet expectations.
1. Upper Adams Intrmdt Sch
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Upper Adams Sd • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 354 Students
2. Spring Grove Area Ms
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Spring Grove Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 635 Students
3. Conewago Valley Intrmd Sch
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Conewago Valley Sd • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 850 Students
4. Upper Adams Ms
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Upper Adams Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 271 Students
5. Maple Avenue Ms
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Littlestown Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 415 Students
6. Gettysburg Area Ms
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Gettysburg Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 682 Students
7. New Oxford Ms
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Conewago Valley Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 601 Students
8. Bermudian Springs Ms
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Bermudian Springs Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 548 Students
9. Fairfield Area Ms
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Fairfield Area Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 296 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Adams County, PA
Adams County, PA has 16 elementary schools with 6,671 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 62% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 59% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Adams County exceed expectations.
1. Paradise El Sch
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Spring Grove Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 342 Students
2. West Manheim El Sch
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South Western Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 625 Students
3. Park Hills El Sch
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South Western Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 531 Students
4. Franklin Twp El Sch
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Gettysburg Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 369 Students
5. James Gettys El Sch
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Gettysburg Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 331 Students
6. Fairfield Area El Sch
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Fairfield Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 364 Students
7. Lincoln El Sch
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Gettysburg Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 372 Students
8. Alloway Creek El Sch
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Littlestown Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 790 Students
9. New Oxford El Sch
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Conewago Valley Sd • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 563 Students
10. Bermudian Springs El Sch
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Bermudian Springs Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 612 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Adams County, PA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Adams County, PA has a total population of 103,852 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Adams County, PA
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, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.55 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.66 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.89 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Adams County, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Adams County, PA.
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, PA Internet Health Assessment.
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- Actual Test Scores: 58%
- Projected Test Scores: 53%
- Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 45%
- Projected Test Scores: 47%
- Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 62%
- Projected Test Scores: 55%
- Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 55%
- Projected Test Scores: 52%
- Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 37%
- Projected Test Scores: 43%
- Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 31%
- Projected Test Scores: 36%
- Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 46%
- Projected Test Scores: 42%
- Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 27%
- Projected Test Scores: 32%
- Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 12%
- Projected Test Scores: 19%
- Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 53%
- Projected Test Scores: 52%
- Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations