For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,776 students in Adams County, PA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Adams County, PA are Gettysburg Area Middle School, New Oxford Middle School and Bermudian Springs Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Adams County, PA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Adams County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Adams County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gettysburg Area Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
37 Lefever St
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-6254
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-6254
Gr: 6-8 | 683 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
New Oxford Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
130 Berlin Road
New Oxford, PA 17350
(717) 624-2157
New Oxford, PA 17350
(717) 624-2157
Gr: 7-8 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Bermudian Springs Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7335 Carlisle Pike
York Springs, PA 17372
(717) 528-4113
York Springs, PA 17372
(717) 528-4113
Gr: 5-8 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Upper Adams Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
135 North Main Street
Biglerville, PA 17307
(717) 677-7191
Biglerville, PA 17307
(717) 677-7191
Gr: 7-8 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
Fairfield Area Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4840 Fairfield Rd
Fairfield, PA 17320
(717) 642-8228
Fairfield, PA 17320
(717) 642-8228
Gr: 5-8 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
Maple Avenue Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
75 Maple Avenue
Littlestown, PA 17340
(717) 359-4146
Littlestown, PA 17340
(717) 359-4146
Gr: 6-8 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Adams County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
162 Newark Street
Littlestown, PA 17340
(717) 359-4146
Littlestown, PA 17340
(717) 359-4146
Gr: 4-5 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
136 Fohl Street
Arendtsville, PA 17303
(717) 677-7191
Arendtsville, PA 17303
(717) 677-7191
Gr: 4-6
137 Rampike Hill Road
Bendersville, PA 17306
(717) 677-3300
Bendersville, PA 17306
(717) 677-3300
Gr: 4-6
120 East Broadway
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-6254
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-6254
Gr: K-3 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
157 Lefever St
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-6254
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-6254
Gr: 2-3 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
21 Creek Rd
East Berlin, PA 17316
(717) 292-8069
East Berlin, PA 17316
(717) 292-8069
Gr: K-4 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
150 E Myrtle St
Littlestown, PA 17340
(717) 359-4146
Littlestown, PA 17340
(717) 359-4146
Gr: K-4 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Adams County, PA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Adams County, PA include Gettysburg Area Middle School, New Oxford Middle School and Bermudian Springs Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Adams County?
6 public middle schools are located in Adams County.
What is the racial composition of students in Adams County?
Adams County public middle schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Adams County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Adams County include: Fairfield Area Middle School vs. Gettysburg Area Middle School, Gettysburg Area Middle School vs. Fairfield Area Middle School, Upper Adams Middle School vs. Gettysburg Area Middle School
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