Total enrollment
4,122
-213 (-5%) vs SY 2020-21
Adams County
Ohio · Public K-12
Adams County is one of Ohio's public-school counties, with 9 schools serving about 4,122 students (4 elementary and 5 high). Median household income in the county is roughly $50,264.
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 Ohio | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 4,122 | #76 of 88 | #1,510 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 9 | #78 of 88 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.7:1 | #51 of 88 | #2,228 of 2,655 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 8.0% | #83 of 88 | #2,570 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
27,540
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
9
2 districts
Enrollment
4,122
students · 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 4-year window. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment shrank 5%: 4,335 students in SY 2020-21 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
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data