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Adams-Friendship Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,270 students in Adams-Friendship Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Adams-Friendship Area School District 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).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,191 Schools
# Students
1,270 Students
806,676 Students
# Teachers
118 Teachers
58,836 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Adams-Friendship Area School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 442 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#411 out of 447 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)85-89%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)29.6%
24%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.54
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
10%
14%
% Black
1%
9%
% White
82%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,009 is higher than the state median of $17,193. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,510 is higher than the state median of $17,165. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$22 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,009
$17,193
Spending / Student
$17,510
$17,165
Best Adams-Friendship Area School District Public Schools (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
How many schools belong to Adams-Friendship Area School District?
Adams-Friendship Area School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,270 students.
What is the rank of Adams-Friendship Area School District?
Adams-Friendship Area School District is ranked #407 out of 442 school districts in Wisconsin (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Adams-Friendship Area School District?
82% of Adams-Friendship Area School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Adams-Friendship Area School District?
Adams-Friendship Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Adams-Friendship Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,510 is higher than the state median of $17,165. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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