Best Schools in Adams County, WA
Adams County, WA has 34 public schools (11 high, 6 middle, 14 elementary) serving 8,310 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, 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, WA
The top high schools in Adams County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Odessa High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Odessa School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 112 Students
2. Lind-ritzville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lind School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 50 Students
3. Ritzville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ritzville School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 114 Students
4. Warden High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Warden School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 286 Students
5. Connell High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Franklin School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 579 Students
6. Lacrosse High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lacrosse School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 30 Students
7. Sprague High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sprague School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 33 Students
8. Open Door Re-engagement
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Projected Test Scores
Othello School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 23 Students
9. St John/endicott High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. John School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 63 Students
10. Othello High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Othello School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1333 Students
Best Middle Schools in Adams County, WA
The top middle schools in Adams County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Robert L Olds Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Franklin School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 327 Students
2. Mcfarland Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Othello School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 720 Students
3. Lind Ritzville Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ritzville School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 94 Students
4. Lamont Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lamont School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 28 Students
5. Warden Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Warden School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 217 Students
6. Lind-ritzville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lind School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 53 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Adams County, WA
The top elementary schools in Adams County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ritzville Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ritzville School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 154 Students
2. Endicott/st John Elem And Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Endicott School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 86 Students
3. Wahitis Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Othello School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 582 Students
4. Lind Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lind School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 116 Students
5. P C Jantz Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Odessa School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 124 Students
6. Connell Elem
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Projected Test Scores
North Franklin School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 506 Students
7. Scootney Springs Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Othello School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 615 Students
8. Hiawatha Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Othello School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 602 Students
9. Lutacaga Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Othello School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 574 Students
10. Warden Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Warden School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 399 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Adams County, WA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Adams County, WA has a total population of 20,613 with 33% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 69%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Adams County, WA
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, WA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
42.17 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
8.83 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
33.34 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Adams County, WA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Adams County, WA.
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, WA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Adams County, WA
How many schools are in Adams County, WA?
Adams County, WA has 34 public schools: 11 high schools, 6 middle schools and 14 elementary schools, serving 8,310 students in total.
How do schools in Adams County perform on state tests?
On average, 34 schools in Adams County score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, 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: 34%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Adams County
5 places in Adams County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
School districts (3)
- Othello School District (7 schools)
- Lind School District (3 schools)
- Ritzville School District (3 schools)