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Adams County

Ohio · Public K-12

9 public schools serving approximately 4,246 students, in a county of 27,540 residents.

Schools
9
2 districts
Enrollment
4,246
NCES CCD
Median income
$50,264
Below Ohio avg
Free/reduced lunch
44.2%
Above Ohio avg
Elementary
4
schools
Middle
0
schools
High
5
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Adams County Ohio Valley Local
3,546 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
96%
Hispanic
1%
Black
0%
Asian
1%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
97%
Hispanic
0%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
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

All schools (9)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
North Adams Elementary SchoolSeamanElementaryPK-06664·
West Union Elementary SchoolWest UnionElementaryPK-06657·
Peebles Elementary SchoolPeeblesElementaryPK-06568·
West Union High SchoolWest UnionHigh07-12477·
North Adams High SchoolSeamanHigh07-12467·
Peebles High SchoolPeeblesHigh07-12401·
Manchester High SchoolManchesterHigh07-12352·
Manchester Elementary SchoolManchesterElementaryPK-06348·
Ohio Valley Career & Technical CenterWest UnionHigh11-12312·

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve Adams County?
There are 9 public K-12 schools in Adams County, Ohio, with a combined enrollment of about 4,246.
How many high schools are in Adams County?
Adams County, Ohio has 5 public high schools, along with 0 middle schools and 4 elementary schools.
What is the largest school district in Adams County?
Adams County Ohio Valley Local is the largest school district in Adams County, serving approximately 3,546 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
How many people live in Adams County?
Adams County has roughly 27,540 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 $50,264, below the Ohio average of $69,789. About 14.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Adams County?
Approximately 14.9% 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 44.2% 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 Ohio county average of 27.9%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Adams County schools?
Across Adams County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 16.8 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Adams County?
Adams County residents are approximately 96% White, 1% Hispanic, 0% Black, 1% Asian, 2% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Adams County is owner-occupied?
Adams County has about 12,733 housing units, of which roughly 71.7% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data