For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 193 students in Adams County, IA.
The top-ranked public high school in Adams County, IA is Southwest Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Adams County, IA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Adams County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Adams County, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Southwest Valley High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Adams County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southwest Valley High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
904 8th St
Corning, IA 50841
(641) 322-4245
Corning, IA 50841
(641) 322-4245
Gr: 9-12 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Adams County 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
902 9th St
Corning, IA 50841
(641) 322-3213
Corning, IA 50841
(641) 322-3213
Gr: 7-8 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
813 1st Street, 813 1st Street
Prescott, IA 50859
(641) 335-2211
Prescott, IA 50859
(641) 335-2211
Gr: PK-6 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Adams County, IA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Adams County, IA include Southwest Valley High School.
How many public high schools are located in Adams County?
1 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 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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