For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 405 students in Adams County, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Adams County, IA are Corning Elementary School and 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 schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Adams County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Adams County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Corning Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1012 10th St
Corning, IA 50841
(641) 322-4020
Corning, IA 50841
(641) 322-4020
Grades: PK-5
| 212 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 193 students
Adams County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
902 9th St
Corning, IA 50841
(641) 322-3213
Corning, IA 50841
(641) 322-3213
Grades: 7-8
| 74 students
813 1st Street, 813 1st Street
Prescott, IA 50859
(641) 335-2211
Prescott, IA 50859
(641) 335-2211
Grades: PK-6
| 38 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Adams County, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Adams County, IA include Corning Elementary School and Southwest Valley High School.
How many public schools are located in Adams County?
2 public schools are located in Adams County.
What is the racial composition of students in Adams County?
Adams County public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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