For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 4,252 students in Adams County, PA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Adams County, PA are Littlestown Sr. High School, Gettysburg Area High School and New Oxford Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Adams County, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Adams County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Adams County, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bermudian Springs High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Adams County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Littlestown Sr. High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
200 E Myrtle St
Littlestown, PA 17340
(717) 359-4146
Littlestown, PA 17340
(717) 359-4146
Gr: 9-12 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Gettysburg Area High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1130 Old Harrisburg Rd
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-6254
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-6254
Gr: 9-12 | 1,069 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
New Oxford Sr. High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
130 Berlin Road
New Oxford, PA 17350
(717) 624-2157
New Oxford, PA 17350
(717) 624-2157
Gr: 9-12 | 1,229 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Fairfield Area High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4840 Fairfield Rd
Fairfield, PA 17320
(717) 642-8228
Fairfield, PA 17320
(717) 642-8228
Gr: 9-12 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Biglerville High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
135 North Main Street
Biglerville, PA 17307
(717) 677-7191
Biglerville, PA 17307
(717) 677-7191
Gr: 9-12 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #66.
Bermudian Springs High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7335 Carlisle Pike
York Springs, PA 17372
(717) 528-4113
York Springs, PA 17372
(717) 528-4113
Gr: 9-12 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
Adams County Technical Institute
Vocational School
1126 Old Harrisburg Rd
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 398-3178
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 398-3178
Gr: 11-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Adams County, PA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Adams County, PA include Littlestown Sr. High School, Gettysburg Area High School and New Oxford Sr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in Adams County?
7 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 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Adams County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Adams County include: Littlestown Sr. High School vs. Gettysburg Area High School, Bermudian Springs High School vs. Biglerville High School, Gettysburg Area High School vs. Littlestown Sr. High School
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