For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,247 students in Adams County, IN (there are , serving 1,232 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in Adams County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Adams County, IN are Adams Central Middle School, Adams Central High School and Adams Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Adams County, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Adams County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Adams County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Adams Central Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
222 W Washington St
Monroe, IN 46772
(260) 692-6151
Monroe, IN 46772
(260) 692-6151
Gr: 6-8 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Adams Central High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
222 W Washington St
Monroe, IN 46772
(260) 692-6151
Monroe, IN 46772
(260) 692-6151
Gr: 9-12 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Adams Central Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
222 W Washington St
Monroe, IN 46772
(260) 692-6629
Monroe, IN 46772
(260) 692-6629
Gr: PK-5 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Bellmont Senior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 North Adams Dr
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 724-7121
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 724-7121
Gr: 9-12 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
South Adams Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1012 Starfire Way
Berne, IN 46711
(260) 589-1101
Berne, IN 46711
(260) 589-1101
Gr: PK-5 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
South Adams Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1212 Starfire Way
Berne, IN 46711
(260) 589-1102
Berne, IN 46711
(260) 589-1102
Gr: 6-8 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #77.
South Adams High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Parkway St
Berne, IN 46711
(260) 589-3131
Berne, IN 46711
(260) 589-3131
Gr: 9-12 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #88.
Bellmont Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1200 North Adams Dr
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 724-3137
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 724-3137
Gr: 6-8 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #99.
Bellmont Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1200 North Adams Drive
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 724-3633
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 724-3633
Gr: PK-5 | 684 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Adams County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
901 Everhart Dr
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 724-3118
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 724-3118
Gr: PK-1 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Adams County, IN?
The top ranked public schools in Adams County, IN include Adams Central Middle School, Adams Central High School and Adams Central Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Adams County?
9 public schools are located in Adams County.
What percentage of students in Adams County go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in Adams County are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Adams County?
Adams County public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Adams County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Adams County include: South Adams High School vs. Adams Central High School, Bellmont Senior High School vs. Adams Central High School, Adams Central High School vs. Bellmont Senior High School
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