South Adams Schools

South Adams Schools is an open, traditional public school district headquartered at 1075 Starfire Way in Berne, Indiana. Serving three operational schools, the district offers a comprehensive educational pipeline spanning pre-kindergarten through 12th grade to families in the Decatur metro area. Set in a rural distant community, the district operates independently as a regular public school system—outside of charter networks or supervisory unions—and serves residents within Indiana's 1803 Congressional District, 18019 State Senate District, and 18079 State House District.

Based on the 2024–2025 NCES dataset, South Adams Schools enrolls a total of 1,312 students, consisting of 663 male and 649 female learners. The student population reflects a diverse community, composed of 1,111 White, 154 Hispanic, 25 multiracial, 12 Asian, 8 Black, and 2 American Indian students. To support its academic offerings and campus operations, the district employs a full-time equivalent (FTE) workforce of 379.1 staff members. This staffing framework includes 202 teacher FTEs, 14.5 instructional aide FTEs, and 162.6 support staff FTEs dedicated to providing a structured learning environment.