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Adams County

Wisconsin · Public K-12

Adams County, Wisconsin's 3 public schools span elementary through high school (1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high). Total enrollment is roughly 1,270 students.

7-year change in Adams County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,270
-264 (-17%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
-2 (-40%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
82%
was 88%
% Hispanic
10%
was 8%
% Black
1%
was 2%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
3
1 districts
Enrollment
1,270
NCES CCD
Median income
$59,442
Below Wisconsin avg
Free/reduced lunch
61.6%
Above Wisconsin avg
Elementary
1
486 students
Middle
1
338 students
High
1
446 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Adams-Friendship Area School District
1,270 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
82%
Hispanic
10%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
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

Test scores in Adams County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Wisconsin state average: 53.1%.

Top 2 schools (ELA)
  1. Adams-Friendship Elementary· 33.3%
  2. Adams-Friendship Middle· 33.3%

See all 2 schools in Adams County ranked by score →

All schools (3)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Adams-Friendship ElementaryAdamsElementaryPK-04486·
Adams-Friendship HighAdamsHigh09-12446·
Adams-Friendship MiddleAdamsMiddle05-08338·

Cities in Adams County

Adams3 schools

About Adams County

Adams County is a small county of about 21,123 residents in Wisconsin. Its public-school system serves approximately 1,270 students across 3 schools.

Zooming out, census numbers show the median household earns about $59,442 a year, roughly 18% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 8%. That income level is 19% below the Wisconsin median.

On the school-mix side, Adams County is made up of 1 elementary school (486 students), 1 middle school (338), and 1 high school (446).

Adams-Friendship Area School District dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 1,270 students on its own.

Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Adams County has fell 17% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,534 students to 1,270. Over that span, Adams County lost 2 schools, going from 5 to 3. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 88% to 82% over the same window.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Adams County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

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 1,270.
How many high schools are in Adams County?
Adams County, Wisconsin has 1 public high school, serving approximately 446 students.
How many middle schools are in Adams County?
Adams County, Wisconsin has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 338 students.
How many elementary schools are in Adams County?
Adams County, Wisconsin has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 486 students.
What is the largest school district in Adams County?
Adams-Friendship Area School District is the largest school district in Adams County, serving approximately 1,270 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 61.6% 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 41.4%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Adams County schools?
Across Adams County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 11.1 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data