Best Schools in Adams County, WI
Adams County, WI has 15 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 5 elementary) serving 4,805 students. On average they score 33% 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, WI
The top high schools in Adams County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Westfield Area High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Westfield School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 291 Students
2. Wisconsin Dells High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wisconsin Dells School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 603 Students
3. Tri-county High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tri-county Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 177 Students
4. Adams-friendship High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adams-friendship Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 443 Students
5. Nekoosa Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nekoosa School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 22 Students
Best Middle Schools in Adams County, WI
The top middle schools in Adams County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wisconsin Dells Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wisconsin Dells School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 387 Students
2. Alexander Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nekoosa School District • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 359 Students
3. Westfield Area Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Westfield School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 164 Students
4. Tri-county Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tri-county Area School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 133 Students
5. Adams-friendship Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adams-friendship Area School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 378 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Adams County, WI
The top elementary schools in Adams County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Oxford Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Westfield School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 142 Students
2. Spring Hill Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wisconsin Dells School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 608 Students
3. Humke Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nekoosa School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 339 Students
4. Tri-county Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tri-county Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 265 Students
5. Adams-friendship Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adams-friendship Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 494 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Adams County, WI
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Adams County, WI has a total population of 20,654 with 14% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Adams County, WI
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, WI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.91 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.14 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.78 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Adams County, WI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Adams County, WI.
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, WI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Adams County, WI
How many schools are in Adams County, WI?
Adams County, WI has 15 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 4,805 students in total.
How do schools in Adams County perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in Adams County score 33% 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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- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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Cities, towns and school districts in Adams County
1 places in Adams County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (1)
- Adams (3)
School districts (1)
- Adams-Friendship Area School District (3 schools)