For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 2,256 students in Adams County, OH.
The top ranked public high schools in Adams County, OH are North Adams High School, Eastern High School and Peebles High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Adams County, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Adams County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public high schools.
Adams County, OH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the Ohio average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Eastern High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Ohio or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public high school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Adams County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Adams High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
96 Green Devil Dr
Seaman, OH 45679
(937) 386-2528
Seaman, OH 45679
(937) 386-2528
Grades: 7-12
| 448 students
Rank: #22.
Eastern High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11557 Us Highway 62
Winchester, OH 45697
(937) 695-9913
Winchester, OH 45697
(937) 695-9913
Grades: 9-12
| 274 students
Rank: #33.
Peebles High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
25719 State Route 41
Peebles, OH 45660
(937) 587-2681
Peebles, OH 45660
(937) 587-2681
Grades: 7-12
| 373 students
Rank: #44.
Manchester High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
130 Wayne Frye Dr
Manchester, OH 45144
(937) 549-4777
Manchester, OH 45144
(937) 549-4777
Grades: 7-12
| 351 students
Rank: #55.
West Union High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
97 Dragon Lair Dr
West Union, OH 45693
(937) 544-5553
West Union, OH 45693
(937) 544-5553
Grades: 7-12
| 477 students
Rank: #66.
Ohio Valley Career & Technical Center
Vocational School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
175 Lloyd Rd
West Union, OH 45693
(937) 544-2336
West Union, OH 45693
(937) 544-2336
Grades: 11-12
| 333 students
Adams County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7517 State Route 41
Manchester, OH 45144
(937) 549-4257
Manchester, OH 45144
(937) 549-4257
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Adams County, OH?
The top ranked public high schools in Adams County, OH include North Adams High School, Eastern High School and Peebles High School.
How many public high schools are located in Adams County?
6 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 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public high schools average of 33% (majority 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: West Union High School vs. Peebles High School, Manchester High School vs. North Adams High School, Peebles High School vs. North Adams High School
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