| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corning Community School District | Carbon | 6/10 Average · 51st pct | 420 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Villisca Community School District | Nodaway | 4/10 Below Average · 34th pct | 279 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Creston Community School District | Prescott | 3/10 Below Average · 28th pct | 1,442 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Adams County compares
Together they enroll 2,141 students across 8 schools. The largest is Creston Community School District with 1,442 students. Districts here average 4.3/10, below the Iowa average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 6/10.
School Districts in Adams County, Iowa
Adams County has 3 public school districts covering 4 zip codes. The top-rated district in Adams County is Corning Community School District (6/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (ISASP 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Iowa. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Adams County, IA?
3 school districts serve zip codes in Adams County, IA. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Adams County, IA?
Of the districts serving Adams County, Corning Community School District has the highest rating on this site at 6/10. That places it in the 51st percentile among Iowa school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Iowa reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Iowa and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Iowa only, never across state lines.