For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 405 students in Adams County, IA.
The top-ranked public schools in Adams County, IA are Corning Elementary School and Southwest Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Adams County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Adams County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Adams County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Corning Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 Nodaway Street
Corning, IA 50841
(641) 322-4020
Corning, IA 50841
(641) 322-4020
Gr: PK-5 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Southwest Valley High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
904 8th St
Corning, IA 50841
(641) 322-4245
Corning, IA 50841
(641) 322-4245
Gr: 9-12 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Adams County, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Adams County, IA include Corning Elementary School and Southwest Valley High School.
How many public schools are located in Adams County?
2 public schools are located in Adams County.
What is the racial composition of students in Adams County?
Adams County public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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