For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 258 students in Adams County, ID.
The top ranked public high schools in Adams County, ID are Meadows Valley School and Council Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Adams County, ID public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Idaho public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Adams County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public high schools.
Adams County, ID public high school have a Graduation Rate of 69%, which is less than the Idaho average of 80%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Council Jr/sr High School, with 70-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Idaho or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public high school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Adams County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meadows Valley School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 North Miller Avenue
New Meadows, ID 83654
(208) 347-2118
New Meadows, ID 83654
(208) 347-2118
Gr: PK-12 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Council Jr/sr High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 East Bleeker Avenue
Council, ID 83612
(208) 253-4217
Council, ID 83612
(208) 253-4217
Gr: 7-12 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Adams County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Drawer F
New Meadows, ID 83654
(208) 347-2411
New Meadows, ID 83654
(208) 347-2411
Gr: 7-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Adams County, ID?
The top ranked public high schools in Adams County, ID include Meadows Valley School and Council Jr/sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Adams County?
2 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 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public high schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Adams County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Adams County include: Council Jr/sr High School vs. Meadows Valley School, Meadows Valley School vs. Council Jr/sr High School
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