For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,247 students in Adams County, IN (there are 23 private schools, serving 1,623 private students). 72% 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 42% 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 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Adams County (2026)
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 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
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 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 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 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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 | 613 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 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 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 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
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 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
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 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
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: 13:1 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?
72% 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 38% (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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