Best Schools in Adams County, PA
Adams County, PA has 37 public schools (8 high, 9 middle, 13 elementary) serving 15,888 students. On average they score 51% on state proficiency tests against a projected 49%, 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, PA
The top high schools in Adams County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Littlestown Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Littlestown Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 551 Students
2. Gettysburg Area Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gettysburg Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1024 Students
3. Spring Grove Area Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spring Grove Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1166 Students
4. Biglerville Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Upper Adams Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 529 Students
5. Bermudian Springs Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bermudian Springs Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 591 Students
6. New Oxford Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Conewago Valley Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1249 Students
7. Fairfield Area Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfield Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 298 Students
8. Adams County Technical Institute
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adams County Technical Institute • Public • Grades 11 - 12 • 5 Students
Best Middle Schools in Adams County, PA
The top middle schools in Adams County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gettysburg Area Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gettysburg Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 682 Students
2. Conewago Valley Intrmd Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Conewago Valley Sd • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 850 Students
3. Upper Adams Intrmdt Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Upper Adams Sd • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 354 Students
4. Spring Grove Area Intrmd Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spring Grove Area Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 651 Students
5. New Oxford Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Conewago Valley Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 601 Students
6. Upper Adams Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Upper Adams Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 271 Students
7. Bermudian Springs Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bermudian Springs Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 548 Students
8. Fairfield Area Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfield Area Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 296 Students
9. Maple Avenue Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Littlestown Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 415 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Adams County, PA
The top elementary schools in Adams County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. New Oxford El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Conewago Valley Sd • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 563 Students
2. Conewago Twp El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Conewago Valley Sd • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 481 Students
3. Biglerville El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Upper Adams Sd • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 435 Students
4. James Gettys El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gettysburg Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 331 Students
5. Fairfield Area El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfield Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 364 Students
6. Bermudian Springs El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bermudian Springs Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 612 Students
7. Franklin Twp El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gettysburg Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 369 Students
8. Alloway Creek El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Littlestown Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 790 Students
9. Lincoln El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gettysburg Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 372 Students
10. Vida Cs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vida Cs • Charter • Grades KG - 6 • 238 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.
Questions About Schools in Adams County, PA
How many schools are in Adams County, PA?
Adams County, PA has 37 public schools: 8 high schools, 9 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 15,888 students in total.
How do schools in Adams County perform on state tests?
On average, 37 schools in Adams County score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 49%, 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: 50%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Adams County
8 places in Adams County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (8)
- Gettysburg (6)
- New Oxford (4)
- Biglerville (3)
- Fairfield (3)
- Littlestown (3)
- York Springs (3)
- Arendtsville (1)
- Cashtown (1)
School districts (6)
- Conewago Valley SD (5 schools)
- Gettysburg Area SD (5 schools)
- Upper Adams SD (4 schools)
- Bermudian Springs SD (3 schools)
- Fairfield Area SD (3 schools)
- Littlestown Area SD (3 schools)