Adams County Schools & Education
Adams County, Pennsylvania
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
83/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
93.3%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
93.3%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 90.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,090
National avg $13,239
State avg $10,336
School Score
83/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 72/100
State Score Position
#15
of 67 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Adams County
Measured School Summary
Adams County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 83/100 and a graduation rate of 93.3%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
Adams County spends $10,090 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 15% above the Pennsylvania average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 2% lower 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
26 public schools and 9 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
83/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #15 of 67 Pennsylvania counties with school score data.
Completion
93.3%
3.0 pts above the state average
Funding context
$10,090
$246 below the state average
School coverage
26
9 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Adams County has 26 public schools across 9 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.
Higher-signal county
Adams County screens well on the measured county-level school signal. The next check is whether that strength is broad across districts or concentrated in a few school pathways.
State position
#15
of 67 Pennsylvania counties with school score data. The county score is 11 points above 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.
Conewago Valley SD
Elementary to high school visible
3,744 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
Gettysburg Area SD
Elementary to high school visible
2,778 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
Littlestown Area SD
Elementary to high school visible
1,756 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Bermudian Springs SD
Elementary to high school visible
1,751 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Conewago Valley SD is the largest listed district slice, with 5 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?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
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, Pennsylvania
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.
A Rural Network with Solid Infrastructure
Adams County supports a network of 26 public schools across nine distinct districts, serving a total of 13,092 students. The landscape features 11 elementary, 8 middle, and 7 high schools, providing a balanced educational pipeline for the community. This regional structure ensures localized access to education throughout the county.
Leading Districts and Choice Options
Conewago Valley School District stands as the largest in the area, educating 3,744 students across five schools. Gettysburg Area School District follows closely with 2,778 students, while two charter schools provide alternative options for nearly 8% of the student population. Families have access to both large comprehensive districts and smaller specialized learning environments.
A Mix of Rural and Suburban Learning
Education here is primarily rural, with 15 schools situated in quiet, open settings compared to just two in city locales. Average school size is 504 students, but facilities range from smaller primary centers to the 1,249-student New Oxford Senior High. This diversity allows for both intimate classroom settings and large-scale extracurricular opportunities.
School Overview
Total Schools
26
in Adams County
Reported Enrollment
13,092
26 schools reporting
School Districts
9
districts
Charter Schools
2
8% of total
School Level Breakdown
9 School Districts in Adams County
Conewago Valley SD
GuideGettysburg Area SD
Littlestown Area SD
Bermudian Springs SD
Upper Adams SD
Fairfield Area SD
Gettysburg Montessori CS
Vida CS
Adams County Technical Institute
26 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 dataLevel
Showing 20 of 26 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Oxford SHS | Profile | Conewago Valley SD | New Oxford, 17350Suburb: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,249 |
| Gettysburg Area HS | Profile | Gettysburg Area SD | Gettysburg, 17325Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,024 |
| Conewago Valley Intrmd Sch | Record | Conewago Valley SD | New Oxford, 17350Suburb: Small | 4–6 | Middle | 850 |
| Alloway Creek El Sch | Record | Littlestown Area SD | Littlestown, 17340Town: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 790 |
| Gettysburg Area MS | Record | Gettysburg Area SD | Gettysburg, 17325City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 682 |
| Bermudian Springs El Sch | Record | Bermudian Springs SD | York Springs, 17372Rural: Fringe | KG–4 | Primary | 612 |
| New Oxford MS | Record | Conewago Valley SD | New Oxford, 17350Suburb: Small | 7–8 | Middle | 601 |
| Bermudian Springs HS | Record | Bermudian Springs SD | York Springs, 17372Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 591 |
| New Oxford El Sch | Record | Conewago Valley SD | New Oxford, 17350Suburb: Small | KG–3 | Primary | 563 |
| Littlestown SHS | Record | Littlestown Area SD | Littlestown, 17340Town: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 551 |
| Bermudian Springs MS | Record | Bermudian Springs SD | York Springs, 17372Rural: Fringe | 5–8 | Middle | 548 |
| Biglerville HS | Record | Upper Adams SD | Biglerville, 17307Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 529 |
| Conewago Twp El Sch | Record | Conewago Valley SD | Hanover, 17331Suburb: Small | KG–3 | Primary | 481 |
| Biglerville El Sch | Record | Upper Adams SD | Biglerville, 17307Rural: Fringe | KG–3 | Primary | 435 |
| Maple Avenue MS | Record | Littlestown Area SD | Littlestown, 17340Town: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 415 |
| Lincoln El Sch | Record | Gettysburg Area SD | Gettysburg, 17325City: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 372 |
| Franklin Twp El Sch | Record | Gettysburg Area SD | Cashtown, 17310Rural: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 369 |
| Fairfield Area El Sch | Record | Fairfield Area SD | Fairfield, 17320Rural: Fringe | KG–4 | Primary | 364 |
| Upper Adams Intrmdt Sch | Record | Upper Adams SD | Arendtsville, 17303Rural: Fringe | 4–6 | Middle | 354 |
| James Gettys El Sch | Record | Gettysburg Area SD | Gettysburg, 17325Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 331 |
New Oxford SHS
Conewago Valley SD
New Oxford, 17350 / Suburb: Small
Gettysburg Area HS
Gettysburg Area SD
Gettysburg, 17325 / Rural: Fringe
Conewago Valley Intrmd Sch
Conewago Valley SD
New Oxford, 17350 / Suburb: Small
Alloway Creek El Sch
Littlestown Area SD
Littlestown, 17340 / Town: Fringe
Bermudian Springs El Sch
Bermudian Springs SD
York Springs, 17372 / Rural: Fringe
Bermudian Springs HS
Bermudian Springs SD
York Springs, 17372 / Rural: Fringe
Bermudian Springs MS
Bermudian Springs SD
York Springs, 17372 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$10,090
State avg $10,336
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Schools in Adams County, Pennsylvania — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Adams County, Pennsylvania?
Adams County supports a network of 26 public schools across nine distinct districts, serving a total of 13,092 students. The landscape features 11 elementary, 8 middle, and 7 high schools, providing a balanced educational pipeline for the community. This regional structure ensures localized access to education throughout the county.
What are the major school districts in Adams County, Pennsylvania?
Conewago Valley School District stands as the largest in the area, educating 3,744 students across five schools. Gettysburg Area School District follows closely with 2,778 students, while two charter schools provide alternative options for nearly 8% of the student population. Families have access to both large comprehensive districts and smaller specialized learning environments.
What is the school experience like in Adams County?
Education here is primarily rural, with 15 schools situated in quiet, open settings compared to just two in city locales. Average school size is 504 students, but facilities range from smaller primary centers to the 1,249-student New Oxford Senior High. This diversity allows for both intimate classroom settings and large-scale extracurricular opportunities.
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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.