Adams County Schools & Education
Adams County, Ohio
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
41/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
79.9%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
79.9%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,557
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,994
School Score
41/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 54/100
State Score Position
#73
of 88 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Adams County
Measured School Summary
Adams County has midrange measured school signals (score: 41/100) with a graduation rate of 79.9%, which warrants review in official state and district records.
Funding Context
Adams County spends $8,557 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 23% below the Ohio average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 8.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 7% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Adams County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
9 public schools and 2 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
41/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #73 of 88 Ohio counties with school score data.
Completion
79.9%
8.4 pts below the state average
Funding context
$8,557
$563 above the state average
School coverage
9
2 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Adams County has 9 public schools across 2 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Adams County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
Adams County Ohio Valley Local carries most of the listed public-school system, with 7 of 9 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#73
of 88 Ohio counties with school score data. The county score is 13 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Adams County Ohio Valley Local
Elementary and high visible
3,546 students
7 listed schools in this county slice.
Manchester Local
Elementary and high visible
700 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Adams County Ohio Valley Local is the largest listed district slice, with 7 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Adams County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Adams County district systems?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Adams County, Ohio
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Rural School Network in Adams County
Adams County maintains a concentrated educational network of 9 public schools across just two districts, serving 4,246 total students. The infrastructure consists of 4 elementary schools and 5 high schools, creating a streamlined path for local families.
Spotlight on Adams County Ohio Valley Local
The Adams County Ohio Valley Local district dominates the landscape, managing 7 of the county's 9 schools and educating 3,546 students. There are currently no charter schools in operation within the county, keeping all students in traditional public settings.
Small-Town Feel in a Rural Setting
Every single school in the county is classified as rural, providing a consistent, small-town atmosphere for students. Schools average 472 students each, ranging from North Adams Elementary with 664 students down to smaller high school cohorts.
School Overview
Total Schools
9
in Adams County
Reported Enrollment
4,246
9 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Adams County
Adams County Ohio Valley Local
GuideManchester Local
9 Public Schools in Adams County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 9 of 9 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Adams Elementary School | Record | Adams County Ohio Valley Local | Seaman, 45679Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 664 |
| West Union Elementary School | Record | Adams County Ohio Valley Local | West Union, 45693Rural: Fringe | PK–6 | Primary | 657 |
| Peebles Elementary School | Record | Adams County Ohio Valley Local | Peebles, 45660Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 568 |
| West Union High School | Record | Adams County Ohio Valley Local | West Union, 45693Rural: Fringe | 7–12 | High | 477 |
| North Adams High School | Record | Adams County Ohio Valley Local | Seaman, 45679Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 467 |
| Peebles High School | Record | Adams County Ohio Valley Local | Peebles, 45660Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 401 |
| Manchester High School | Record | Manchester Local | Manchester, 45144Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 352 |
| Manchester Elementary School | Record | Manchester Local | Manchester, 45144Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 348 |
| Ohio Valley Career & Technical Center | Record | Adams County Ohio Valley Local | West Union, 45693Rural: Fringe | 11–12 | Vocational | 312 |
North Adams Elementary School
Adams County Ohio Valley Local
Seaman, 45679 / Rural: Distant
West Union Elementary School
Adams County Ohio Valley Local
West Union, 45693 / Rural: Fringe
Peebles Elementary School
Adams County Ohio Valley Local
Peebles, 45660 / Rural: Remote
West Union High School
Adams County Ohio Valley Local
West Union, 45693 / Rural: Fringe
North Adams High School
Adams County Ohio Valley Local
Seaman, 45679 / Rural: Distant
Peebles High School
Adams County Ohio Valley Local
Peebles, 45660 / Rural: Remote
Manchester Elementary School
Manchester Local
Manchester, 45144 / Rural: Distant
Ohio Valley Career & Technical Center
Adams County Ohio Valley Local
West Union, 45693 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,557
State avg $7,994
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Schools in Adams County, Ohio — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Adams County, Ohio?
Adams County maintains a concentrated educational network of 9 public schools across just two districts, serving 4,246 total students. The infrastructure consists of 4 elementary schools and 5 high schools, creating a streamlined path for local families.
What are the major school districts in Adams County, Ohio?
The Adams County Ohio Valley Local district dominates the landscape, managing 7 of the county's 9 schools and educating 3,546 students. There are currently no charter schools in operation within the county, keeping all students in traditional public settings.
What is the school experience like in Adams County?
Every single school in the county is classified as rural, providing a consistent, small-town atmosphere for students. Schools average 472 students each, ranging from North Adams Elementary with 664 students down to smaller high school cohorts.
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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.