Total enrollment
4,122
-619 (-13%) vs SY 2017-18
Adams County
Ohio · Public K-12
Adams County is one of Ohio's public-school counties, with 9 campuses serving about 4,122 students (4 elementary and 5 high). Median household income in the county is roughly $50,264.
7-year change in Adams County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
9
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
96%
was 97%
% Hispanic
1%
was 1%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
9
2 districts
Enrollment
4,122
NCES CCD
Median income
$50,264
Below Ohio avg
Free/reduced lunch
·
Enrollment-weighted
Elementary
4
2,189 students
Middle
0
schools
High
5
1,933 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Adams County Ohio Valley Local
3,435 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
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
14.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
14.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.4%
civilian labor
Median age
42
23.9% under 18
Test scores in Adams County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 8 schools ranked. Ohio state average: 59.8%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Peebles High School· 67.3%
- Manchester High School· 64.6%
- North Adams High School· 63.8%
- Manchester Elementary School· 59.8%
- North Adams Elementary School· 59.3%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- West Union High School· 49.7%
- West Union Elementary School· 52.3%
- Peebles Elementary School· 52.3%
- North Adams Elementary School· 59.3%
- Manchester Elementary School· 59.8%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Union Elementary School | West Union | Elementary | PK-06 | 656 | · |
| North Adams Elementary School | Seaman | Elementary | PK-06 | 629 | · |
| Peebles Elementary School | Peebles | Elementary | PK-06 | 552 | · |
| North Adams High School | Seaman | High | 07-12 | 462 | · |
| West Union High School | West Union | High | 07-12 | 435 | · |
| Ohio Valley Career & Technical Center | West Union | High | 11-12 | 354 | · |
| Manchester Elementary School | Manchester | Elementary | PK-06 | 352 | · |
| Peebles High School | Peebles | High | 07-12 | 347 | · |
| Manchester High School | Manchester | High | 07-12 | 335 | · |
Cities in Adams County
About Adams County
Adams County is a thinly populated county of about 27,540 residents in Ohio. Its public-school system educates approximately 4,122 students across 9 schools.
For perspective, census numbers show the median household earns about $50,264 a year, roughly 15% 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 28% meaningfully below the Ohio median.
In terms of grade levels, Adams County covers 4 elementary schools (2,189 students), and 5 high schools (1,933).
Adams County Ohio Valley Local is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 3,435 students across Adams County.
Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment shrank 13%: 4,741 students in SY 2017-18 versus 4,122 in SY 2024-25.
On allk12, 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
Adams County school rankings
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data