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Adams County

Wisconsin · Public K-12

3 public schools serving approximately 1,315 students, in a county of 21,123 residents.

Schools
3
1 districts
Enrollment
1,315
NCES CCD
Median income
$59,442
Below Wisconsin avg
Free/reduced lunch
66.6%
Above Wisconsin avg
Elementary
1
schools
Middle
1
schools
High
1
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Adams-Friendship Area School District
1,315 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
89%
Hispanic
4%
Black
2%
Asian
1%
Two or more
7%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
83%
Hispanic
9%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
6%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
17.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
8.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.5%
civilian labor
Median age
56
13.5% under 18

All schools (3)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Adams-Friendship ElementaryAdamsElementaryPK-04494·
Adams-Friendship HighAdamsHigh09-12443·
Adams-Friendship MiddleAdamsMiddle05-08378·

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Adams County?
There are 3 public K-12 schools in Adams County, Wisconsin, with a combined enrollment of about 1,315.
How many high schools are in Adams County?
Adams County, Wisconsin has 1 public high schools, along with 1 middle schools and 1 elementary schools.
What is the largest school district in Adams County?
Adams-Friendship Area School District is the largest school district in Adams County, serving approximately 1,315 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Adams County?
Adams County, Wisconsin has a population of approximately 21,123, with a median age of 56. About 13.5% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Adams County?
Median household income in Adams County is $59,442, below the Wisconsin average of $73,469. About 8.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Adams County?
Approximately 17.5% 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 66.6% 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 Wisconsin county average of 42.3%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Adams County schools?
Across Adams County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 11.3 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Adams County?
Adams County residents are approximately 89% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Black, 1% Asian, 7% 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 17,008 housing units, of which roughly 86.2% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data