For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 2,845 students in Adams County, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Adams County, IL are Adams County Rssp, Liberty High School and Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Adams County, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Adams County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Adams County, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Liberty High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Adams County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Adams County Rssp
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1416 Maine St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 228-7175
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 228-7175
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Liberty High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
505 N Park St
Liberty, IL 62347
(217) 645-3433
Liberty, IL 62347
(217) 645-3433
Grades: 7-12
| 268 students
Rank: #33.
Central High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2110 Highway 94 N
Camp Point, IL 62320
(217) 593-7731
Camp Point, IL 62320
(217) 593-7731
Grades: 9-12
| 248 students
Rank: #44.
Quincy Sr High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3322 Maine St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 224-3770
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 224-3770
Grades: 9-12
| 1,924 students
Rank: #55.
Seymour High School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
420 W Brainard St
Payson, IL 62360
(217) 656-3355
Payson, IL 62360
(217) 656-3355
Grades: 7-12
| 223 students
Rank: #66.
Unity High School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Po Box 200
Mendon, IL 62351
(217) 936-2116
Mendon, IL 62351
(217) 936-2116
Grades: 9-12
| 182 students
Rank: n/an/a
Academic Behavior&community Academy
Alternative School
1416 Maine St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 228-7175
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 228-7175
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Adams Co Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
200 N 52nd St
Quincy, IL 62305
(217) 223-8700
Quincy, IL 62305
(217) 223-8700
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Quincy Area Voc Center
Vocational School
219 Baldwin Dr
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 224-3775
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 224-3775
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Adams County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Adams Juvenile Detention Center Rssp (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
200 North 52nd St
Quincy, IL 62305
(217) 277-2233
Quincy, IL 62305
(217) 277-2233
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
3000 Maine St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 223-0003
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 223-0003
Grades: 4-5
| 951 students
Cares Program High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
12th & Hampshire
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 224-0376
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 224-0376
Grades: 7-12
| 44 students
Chaddock Cares Program High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1125 Hampshire
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 592-0353
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 592-0353
Grades: 7-12
| 46 students
Chaddock School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
205 S 24th St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 222-0034
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 222-0034
Grades: 5-12
| 40 students
2397 Highway 96 N
Ursa, IL 62376
(217) 964-2200
Ursa, IL 62376
(217) 964-2200
Grades: 2-4
| 143 students
Headstart School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
401 S 8th St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 228-7121
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 228-7121
Grades: PK
| 336 students
307 North Main St
Loraine, IL 62349
(217) 938-4400
Loraine, IL 62349
(217) 938-4400
Grades: PK-K
| 94 students
Ombudsman Program (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
700 Maine
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 223-0585
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 223-0585
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Ombudsman-careerlife Skills Prg (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
205 S 24th St
Quincy, IL 62301
Quincy, IL 62301
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Quincy Area Vocational Center (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
219 Baldwin Dr
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 224-3775
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 224-3775
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
1327 S 8th St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 228-7691
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 228-7691
Grades: K-1
| 143 students
3001 Lindell Ave
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 222-5697
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 222-5697
Grades: K-2
| 270 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Adams County, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Adams County, IL include Adams County Rssp, Liberty High School and Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in Adams County?
9 public high schools are located in Adams County.
What is the racial composition of students in Adams County?
Adams County public high schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Adams County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Adams County include: Liberty High School vs. Quincy Sr High School, Quincy Sr High School vs. Liberty High School, Unity High School vs. Quincy Sr High School
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