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Adams County

North Dakota · Public K-12

Public education in Adams County reaches 294 students across 2 schools. Hettinger 13 is the largest district at 294 students. 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
294
-20 (-6%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
84%
was 91%
% Hispanic
6%
was 3%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
4%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
2
1 districts
Enrollment
294
NCES CCD
Median income
$62,500
Below North Dakota avg
Free/reduced lunch
25.2%
Below North Dakota avg
Elementary
1
172 students
Middle
0
schools
High
1
122 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
HETTINGER 13
294 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
87%
Hispanic
5%
Black
1%
Asian
2%
Two or more
10%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
84%
Hispanic
6%
Black
1%
Asian
4%
Two or more
2%
Native American
4%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
24.4%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
11.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.2%
civilian labor
Median age
46
22.6% under 18

Test scores in Adams County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 1 schools ranked. North Dakota state average: 38.7%.

Top 1 schools (ELA)
  1. HETTINGER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL· 43.0%

See all 1 schools in Adams County ranked by score →

All schools (2)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
HETTINGER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLHettingerElementaryPK-06172·
HETTINGER HIGH SCHOOLHettingerHigh07-12122·

Cities in Adams County

Hettinger2 schools

About Adams County

In North Dakota, Adams County is a sparse county of about 2,145 residents. 2 public schools across the county educates about 294 students between them.

In context, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $62,500, roughly 24% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 12% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 15% meaningfully below the North Dakota median.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Adams County comprises 1 elementary school (172 students), and 1 high school (122).

HETTINGER 13 is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 294 students across Adams County.

Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment fell 6%: 314 students in SY 2017-18 versus 294 in SY 2024-25. Demographically, the White share of enrollment decreased from 91% to 84%.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Adams County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Adams County?
There are 2 public K-12 schools in Adams County, North Dakota, with a combined enrollment of about 294.
How many high schools are in Adams County?
Adams County, North Dakota has 1 public high school, serving approximately 122 students.
How many elementary schools are in Adams County?
Adams County, North Dakota has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 172 students.
What is the largest school district in Adams County?
HETTINGER 13 is the largest school district in Adams County, serving approximately 294 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Adams County?
Adams County has roughly 2,145 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Adams County?
Median household income in Adams County is $62,500, below the North Dakota average of $73,179. About 11.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Adams County?
Approximately 24.4% 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 25.2% 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 North Dakota county average of 33.7%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Adams County schools?
Across Adams County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 10.6 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Adams County?
Adams County residents are approximately 87% White, 5% Hispanic, 1% Black, 2% Asian, 10% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data