Adams County Public Schools
Adams County, Nebraska
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
18
public schools
Total Enrollment
5,048
students
School Districts
6
districts
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 Nebraska; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Adams County has 6 district entries. HASTINGS PUBLIC SCHOOLS is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 8 schools.
School records are spread across 4 listed communities. HASTINGS has the most listed schools, with 14 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 7 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
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
1 school 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
18
in Adams County
Reported Enrollment
5,048
18 schools reporting
School Districts
6
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
6 School Districts in Adams County
HASTINGS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
ADAMS CENTRAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS
KENESAW PUBLIC SCHOOLS
SILVER LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
WEST HASTINGS SCHOOL
EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT 09
18 Public Schools in Adams County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 18 of 18 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HASTINGS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | HASTINGS PUBLIC SCHOOLS | HASTINGS, 68901Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 1,067 |
| HASTINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL | Listed only | HASTINGS PUBLIC SCHOOLS | HASTINGS, 68901Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 780 |
| ADAMS CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | ADAMS CENTRAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS | HASTINGS, 68901Rural: Fringe | PK–6 | Primary | 499 |
| ADAMS CENTRAL JR-SR HIGH SCH | Listed only | ADAMS CENTRAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS | HASTINGS, 68901Rural: Fringe | 7–12 | High | 430 |
| HAWTHORNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | HASTINGS PUBLIC SCHOOLS | HASTINGS, 68901Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 332 |
| RAYMOND A WATSON ELEM SCHOOL | Listed only | HASTINGS PUBLIC SCHOOLS | HASTINGS, 68901Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 332 |
| LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | HASTINGS PUBLIC SCHOOLS | HASTINGS, 68901Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 307 |
| LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | HASTINGS PUBLIC SCHOOLS | HASTINGS, 68901Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 299 |
| MORTON EARLY LEARNING CENTER | Listed only | HASTINGS PUBLIC SCHOOLS | HASTINGS, 68901Town: Distant | PK | Other | 278 |
| ALCOTT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | HASTINGS PUBLIC SCHOOLS | HASTINGS, 68901Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 249 |
| KENESAW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | KENESAW PUBLIC SCHOOLS | KENESAW, 68956Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 142 |
| KENESAW SECONDARY SCHOOL | Listed only | KENESAW PUBLIC SCHOOLS | KENESAW, 68956Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 141 |
| SILVER LAKE HIGH SCHOOL | Listed only | SILVER LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOLS | ROSELAND, 68973Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 103 |
| ADAMS CENTRAL EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER | Listed only | ADAMS CENTRAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS | JUNIATA, 68955Rural: Fringe | PK | Other | 75 |
| WEST HASTINGS HIGH SCHOOL | Listed only | WEST HASTINGS SCHOOL | HASTINGS, 68901Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 14 |
| 18+ PROGRAM | Listed only | EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT 09 | HASTINGS, 68901Town: Distant | 9–12 | Special Education | 0 |
| ESU #9 PRESCHOOL HOME BASE PRG | Listed only | EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT 09 | HASTINGS, 68901Town: Distant | PK | Other | 0 |
| WEST HASTINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL | Listed only | WEST HASTINGS SCHOOL | HASTINGS, 68901Town: Distant | 7–8 | Middle | 0 |
HASTINGS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
HASTINGS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HASTINGS, 68901 / Town: Distant
HASTINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL
HASTINGS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HASTINGS, 68901 / Rural: Fringe
ADAMS CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ADAMS CENTRAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HASTINGS, 68901 / Rural: Fringe
ADAMS CENTRAL JR-SR HIGH SCH
ADAMS CENTRAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HASTINGS, 68901 / Rural: Fringe
HAWTHORNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
HASTINGS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HASTINGS, 68901 / Town: Distant
RAYMOND A WATSON ELEM SCHOOL
HASTINGS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HASTINGS, 68901 / Town: Distant
LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
HASTINGS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HASTINGS, 68901 / Town: Distant
LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
HASTINGS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HASTINGS, 68901 / Town: Distant
MORTON EARLY LEARNING CENTER
HASTINGS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HASTINGS, 68901 / Town: Distant
ALCOTT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
HASTINGS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HASTINGS, 68901 / Town: Distant
KENESAW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
KENESAW PUBLIC SCHOOLS
KENESAW, 68956 / Rural: Distant
KENESAW SECONDARY SCHOOL
KENESAW PUBLIC SCHOOLS
KENESAW, 68956 / Rural: Distant
SILVER LAKE HIGH SCHOOL
SILVER LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
ROSELAND, 68973 / Rural: Distant
ADAMS CENTRAL EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
ADAMS CENTRAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS
JUNIATA, 68955 / Rural: Fringe
WEST HASTINGS HIGH SCHOOL
WEST HASTINGS SCHOOL
HASTINGS, 68901 / Town: Distant
18+ PROGRAM
EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT 09
HASTINGS, 68901 / Town: Distant
ESU #9 PRESCHOOL HOME BASE PRG
EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT 09
HASTINGS, 68901 / Town: Distant
WEST HASTINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL
WEST HASTINGS SCHOOL
HASTINGS, 68901 / Town: Distant
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 Nebraska. 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 18 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. 1 school 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 6 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.