Top 5 Best Adams County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 4,304 students in Adams County, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in Adams County, PA are Littlestown Sr. High School, Gettysburg Area High School and Biglerville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Adams County, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Adams County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Adams County, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bermudian Springs High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Adams County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Littlestown Sr. High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
200 E Myrtle St
Littlestown, PA 17340
(717) 359-4146
Grades: 9-12
| 594 students
Rank: #22.
Gettysburg Area High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1130 Old Harrisburg Rd
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-6254
Grades: 9-12
| 1,001 students
Rank: #33.
Biglerville High School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
135 North Main Street
Biglerville, PA 17307
(717) 677-7191
Grades: 9-12
| 540 students
Rank: #44.
Fairfield Area High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4840 Fairfield Rd
Fairfield, PA 17320
(717) 642-8228
Grades: 9-12
| 311 students
Rank: #55.
New Oxford Sr. High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
130 Berlin Road
New Oxford, PA 17350
(717) 624-2157
Grades: 9-12
| 1,231 students
Rank: #66.
Bermudian Springs High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7335 Carlisle Pike
York Springs, PA 17372
(717) 528-4113
Grades: 9-12
| 619 students
Rank: n/an/a
Adams County Technical Institute
Vocational School
1126 Old Harrisburg Rd
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-6254
Grades: 11-12
| 8 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Adams County, PA

Adams County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
162 Newark Street
Littlestown, PA 17340
(717) 359-4146
Grades: 4-5
| 286 students
136 Fohl Street
Arendtsville, PA 17303
(717) 677-7191
Grades: 4-6
| n/a students
137 Rampike Hill Road
Bendersville, PA 17306
(717) 677-3300
Grades: 4-6
| n/a students
120 East Broadway
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-6254
Grades: K-3
| 268 students
157 Lefever St
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-6254
Grades: 2-3
| 121 students
21 Creek Rd
East Berlin, PA 17316
(717) 292-8069
Grades: K-4
| 109 students
150 E Myrtle St
Littlestown, PA 17340
(717) 359-4146
Grades: K-4
| 693 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Adams County, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in Adams County, PA include Littlestown Sr. High School, Gettysburg Area High School and Biglerville High School.
How many public high schools are located in Adams County, PA?
7 public high schools are located in Adams County, PA.
What is the racial composition of students in Adams County, PA?
Adams County, PA public high schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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