For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,286 students in Adams County, WI.
The top-ranked public schools in Adams County, WI are Adams-friendship Elementary School, Adams-friendship Middle School and Adams-friendship High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Adams County, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Adams County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Adams County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Adams-friendship Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 N Pierce St
Friendship, WI 53934
(608) 339-3016
Friendship, WI 53934
(608) 339-3016
Gr: PK-4 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Adams-friendship Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
420 N Main St
Friendship, WI 53934
(608) 339-4064
Friendship, WI 53934
(608) 339-4064
Gr: 5-8 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Adams-friendship High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1109 E North St
Adams, WI 53910
(608) 339-3921
Adams, WI 53910
(608) 339-3921
Gr: 9-12 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Adams County, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in Adams County, WI include Adams-friendship Elementary School, Adams-friendship Middle School and Adams-friendship High School.
How many public schools are located in Adams County?
3 public schools are located in Adams County.
What is the racial composition of students in Adams County?
Adams County public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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