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Adams County Public Schools

Total Schools

23

public schools

Total Enrollment

8,920

students

School Districts

5

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Adams County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Illinois; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Adams County has 5 district entries. Quincy SD 172 is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 9 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 6 listed communities. Quincy has the most listed schools, with 12 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 11 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

2 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

23

in Adams County

Reported Enrollment

8,920

23 schools reporting

School Districts

5

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary11
Middle3
High9
Other0

5 School Districts in Adams County

Quincy SD 172

9 schools
6,345 students

Central CUSD 3

4 schools
784 students

CUSD 4

3 schools
664 students

Liberty CUSD 2

2 schools
634 students

Payson CUSD 1

2 schools
493 students

23 Public Schools in Adams County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 23 matching schools

Quincy Sr High School

Quincy SD 172

Quincy, 62301 / Town: Remote

Profile9–12High1,924 students

Quincy Jr High School

Quincy SD 172

Quincy, 62301 / Town: Remote

Profile6–8Middle1,348 students

Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School

Quincy SD 172

Quincy, 62305 / Town: Remote

Listed onlyKG–5Primary588 students

Thomas S Baldwin Elem Sch

Quincy SD 172

Quincy, 62301 / Town: Remote

Listed onlyKG–5Primary563 students

Colonel George Iles Elem Sch

Quincy SD 172

Quincy, 62305 / Town: Remote

Listed onlyKG–5Primary519 students

Sarah Atwater Denman Elem

Quincy SD 172

Quincy, 62305 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyKG–5Primary500 students

Dr. Abby Fox Rooney Elem Sch

Quincy SD 172

Quincy, 62305 / Town: Remote

Listed onlyKG–5Primary496 students

Early Childhood

Quincy SD 172

Quincy, 62301 / Town: Remote

Listed onlyPK–KGPrimary407 students

Liberty Elementary School

Liberty CUSD 2

Liberty, 62347 / Rural: Remote

Listed onlyPK–6Primary366 students

Unity Elementary School

CUSD 4

Mendon, 62351 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyPK–4Primary298 students

Seymour Elementary School

Payson CUSD 1

Payson, 62360 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyPK–6Primary270 students

Liberty High School

Liberty CUSD 2

Liberty, 62347 / Rural: Remote

Listed only7–12High268 students

Central High School

Central CUSD 3

Camp Point, 62320 / Rural: Remote

Listed only9–12High248 students

Central Junior High School

Central CUSD 3

Camp Point, 62320 / Rural: Remote

Listed only5–8Middle246 students

Seymour High School

Payson CUSD 1

Payson, 62360 / Rural: Distant

Listed only7–12High223 students

Unity Middle School

CUSD 4

Mendon, 62351 / Rural: Distant

Listed only5–8Middle184 students

Unity High School

CUSD 4

Mendon, 62351 / Rural: Distant

Listed only9–12High182 students

Central Elementary Grade School

Central CUSD 3

Camp Point, 62320 / Rural: Remote

Listed onlyPK–2Primary180 students

Central 3-4 Middle School

Central CUSD 3

Golden, 62339 / Rural: Remote

Listed only3–4Primary110 students

Academic Behavior&Community Acad

Adam/Brwn/Cass/Morgn/Pik/Sctt ROE

Quincy, 62301 / Town: Remote

Listed only7–12Alternative0 students

Adams County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Adams County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Illinois. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Adams County public school directory?

The directory lists 23 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Adams County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Adams County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Adams County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 2 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Adams County?

Start with the 5 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.