| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Unit School District 4 | Lima | 7/10 Good · 64th pct | 664 | 3 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Liberty Community Unit School District 2 | Liberty | 7/10 Good · 62nd pct | 634 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Central CUSD 3 | Camp Point | 5/10 Average · 47th pct | 784 | 4 | PK–12 | 7 |
| Payson Community Unit School District 1 | Payson | 3/10 Below Average · 28th pct | 493 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Quincy School District 172 | Quincy | 3/10 Below Average · 27th pct | 6,345 | 9 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Adams County compares
Together they enroll 8,920 students across 20 schools. The largest is Quincy School District 172 with 6,345 students. Districts here average 5.0/10, below the Illinois average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 7/10.
School Districts in Adams County, Illinois
Adams County has 5 public school districts covering 16 zip codes. The top-rated district in Adams County is Community Unit School District 4 (7/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Illinois. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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