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Adams County

Idaho · Public K-12

Adams County is a Idaho county whose public-school system spans 3 campuses and approximately 424 students. Median household income runs about $61,808. The level mix is 1 elementary and 1 high schools.

7-year change in Adams County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
424
-17 (-4%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
87%
was 91%
% Hispanic
9%
was 7%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
3
2 districts
Enrollment
424
NCES CCD
Median income
$61,808
Below Idaho avg
Free/reduced lunch
52.4%
Above Idaho avg
Elementary
1
165 students
Middle
0
schools
High
1
117 students
Combined / other
1
142 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
COUNCIL DISTRICT
282 students · 2 districts in Adams County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Adams County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
89%
Hispanic
5%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
8%
Native American
2%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
87%
Hispanic
9%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
n/r
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
21.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
13.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
7.4%
civilian labor
Median age
54
17.4% under 18

Test scores in Adams County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Idaho state average: 53.7%.

See all 3 schools in Adams County ranked by score →

All schools (3)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
COUNCIL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLCouncilElementaryPK-06165·
MEADOWS VALLEY SCHOOLNew MeadowsCombinedPK-12142·
COUNCIL JR/SR HIGH SCHOOLCouncilHigh07-12117·

Cities in Adams County

Council2 schoolsNew Meadows1 school

About Adams County

Across the thinly populated Idaho county of Adams County of about 4,744 residents, the public-school footprint covers 3 schools and about 424 students.

Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show median household income runs near $61,808, roughly 22% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 14% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 10% meaningfully below the Idaho median.

On the school-mix side, Adams County covers 1 elementary school (165 students), 1 high school (117), and 1 combined or other schools.

The largest single district in Adams County is COUNCIL DISTRICT, which alone enrolls about 282 students.

Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Adams County has decreased 4% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 441 students to 424. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 91% to 87% over the same window.

On this page, the community for Adams County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Adams County?
Adams County, Idaho has 3 public K-12 schools serving approximately 424 students.
How many high schools are in Adams County?
Adams County, Idaho has 1 public high school, serving approximately 117 students.
How many elementary schools are in Adams County?
Adams County, Idaho has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 165 students.
What is the largest school district in Adams County?
COUNCIL DISTRICT is the largest school district in Adams County, serving approximately 282 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
What is the population of Adams County?
Adams County, Idaho has a population of approximately 4,744, with a median age of 54. About 17.4% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Adams County?
Median household income in Adams County is $61,808, below the Idaho average of $69,041. About 13.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Adams County?
Approximately 21.6% of adults 25 and older in Adams County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Adams County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 52.4% of students in Adams County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Idaho county average of 46.6%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Adams County schools?
Across Adams County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.8 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Adams County?
Adams County residents are approximately 89% White, 5% Hispanic, 0% Black, 8% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data