Total enrollment
4,240
+18 (+0%) vs SY 2020-21
Adams County
Indiana · Public K-12
Adams County, Indiana reports 9 public K-12 schools to NCES, set against a county population of about 36,227, with a mix of 3 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high.
4-year change in Adams County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
9
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Adams County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Indiana | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 45.7% | #17 of 80 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 4,240 | #56 of 91 | #1,483 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 9 | #58 of 91 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.1:1 | #9 of 91 | #930 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 39.8% | #75 of 91 | #2,100 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 25.9% | #43 of 91 | #1,935 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Adams County school rankings
Residents
36,227
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
9
3 districts
Enrollment
4,240
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$65,289
Below Indiana avg
Free/reduced lunch
39.8%
Below Indiana avg
Elementary
3
1,976 students
Middle
3
892 students
High
3
1,372 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
North Adams Community Schools
1,571 students · 3 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
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
16.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.8%
civilian labor
Median age
33
31.3% under 18
Test scores in Adams County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 6 schools ranked. Indiana state average: 39.2%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Adams Central Middle School· 50.3%
- Adams Central Elementary School· 42.9%
- South Adams Elementary School· 42.2%
- Bellmont Middle School· 41.7%
- South Adams Middle School· 38.4%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Bellmont Elementary· 38.2%
- South Adams Middle School· 38.4%
- Bellmont Middle School· 41.7%
- South Adams Elementary School· 42.2%
- Adams Central Elementary School· 42.9%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellmont Elementary | Decatur | Elementary | PK-05 | 684 | · |
| South Adams Elementary School | Berne | Elementary | PK-05 | 671 | · |
| Adams Central Elementary School | Monroe | Elementary | PK-05 | 621 | · |
| Bellmont Senior High School | Decatur | High | 09-12 | 613 | · |
| Adams Central High School | Monroe | High | 09-12 | 412 | · |
| South Adams High School | Berne | High | 09-12 | 347 | · |
| Adams Central Middle School | Monroe | Middle | 06-08 | 324 | · |
| South Adams Middle School | Berne | Middle | 06-08 | 294 | · |
| Bellmont Middle School | Decatur | Middle | 06-08 | 274 | · |
Cities in Adams County
About Adams County
Adams County is a rural-scale Indiana county of about 36,227 residents, home to 9 public schools and roughly 4,240 students.
In context, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $65,289, roughly 16% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 7%. That income level is 7% below the Indiana median.
In terms of grade levels, Adams County is made up of 3 elementary schools (1,976 students), 3 middle schools (892), and 3 high schools (1,372).
North Adams Community Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 1,571 students across Adams County.
Looking at the last 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment held roughly steady: 4,222 students in SY 2020-21 versus 4,240 in SY 2024-25.
On allk12, the community for Adams County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data