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Best Schools in Adams, NY
Adams, NY has 6 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) serving 2,739 students. On average they score 62% on state proficiency tests against a projected 66%, so schools in Adams don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Adams, NY
The top high schools in Adams, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Jefferson High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Jefferson Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 553 Students
Best Middle Schools in Adams, NY
The top middle schools in Adams, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Clarke Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Jefferson Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 435 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Adams, NY
The top elementary schools in Adams, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mannsville Manor Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Jefferson Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 319 Students
2. Maynard P Wilson Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Jefferson Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 520 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Adams, NY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Adams, NY has a total population of 3,112 with 23% 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, NY
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, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.29 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.47 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.82 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Adams, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Adams, NY.
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, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Adams, NY
How many schools are in Adams, NY?
Adams, NY has 6 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 2,739 students in total.
How do schools in Adams perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Adams score 62% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 66%, so on average schools in Adams don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Adams?
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: 70%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 69%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 68%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 69%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 68%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 67%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 72%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 68%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Every school in Adams
2 of 2 schools in Adams carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1B: 1
All 2 public schools we grade in Adams. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.