For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,383 students in Adams County, IN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Adams County, IN are Adams Central High School, Bellmont Senior High School and South Adams High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Adams County, IN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Adams County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Indiana public high schools.
Adams County, IN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Indiana average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Adams Central High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Indiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Adams County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Adams County, IN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Adams County, IN include Adams Central High School, Bellmont Senior High School and South Adams High School.
How many public high schools are located in Adams County?
3 public high schools are located in Adams County.
What is the racial composition of students in Adams County?
Adams County public high schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Adams County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high 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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