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Adams County

Iowa · Public K-12

Adams County, Iowa hosts 2 public K-12 schools and around 405 students, averaging roughly 203 per campus. Corning Comm School District runs the largest share. By grade band, the county runs 1 elementary and 1 high schools.

7-year change in Adams County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
405
-17 (-4%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
93%
was 95%
% Hispanic
3%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
2
1 districts
Enrollment
405
NCES CCD
Median income
$71,875
Above Iowa avg
Free/reduced lunch
41.0%
Below Iowa avg
Elementary
1
210 students
Middle
0
schools
High
1
195 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Corning Comm School District
405 students · 1 district 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
95%
Hispanic
2%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
93%
Hispanic
3%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
27.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
3.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.9%
civilian labor
Median age
46
22.3% under 18

Test scores in Adams County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Iowa state average: 73.7%.

See all 2 schools in Adams County ranked by score →

All schools (2)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Corning Elementary SchoolCorningElementaryPK-05210·
Southwest Valley High schoolCorningHigh09-12195·

Cities in Adams County

Corning2 schools

About Adams County

Across the low-population Iowa county of Adams County of about 3,622 residents, the public-school footprint covers 2 schools and about 405 students.

In context, census numbers show median household income runs near $71,875, 27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 4%.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Adams County spans 1 elementary school (210 students), and 1 high school (195).

Corning Comm School District is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 405 students across Adams County.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 405 students, declined 4% from the 422 reported in SY 2017-18.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Adams County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Adams County?
Adams County, Iowa has 2 public K-12 schools serving approximately 405 students.
How many high schools are in Adams County?
Adams County, Iowa has 1 public high school, serving approximately 195 students.
How many elementary schools are in Adams County?
Adams County, Iowa has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 210 students.
What is the largest school district in Adams County?
Corning Comm School District is the largest school district in Adams County, serving approximately 405 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Adams County?
Adams County, Iowa has a population of approximately 3,622, with a median age of 46. About 22.3% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Adams County?
Median household income in Adams County is $71,875, above the Iowa average of $71,592. About 3.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Adams County?
Approximately 27.0% 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 41.0% of students in Adams County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Iowa county average of 41.8%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Adams County schools?
Across Adams County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 11.8 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Adams County?
Adams County residents are approximately 95% White, 2% Hispanic, 0% Black, 5% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data