Allen Elementary School vs James D. Adams Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 4.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Allen Elementary School
Allen · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
462 students
James D. Adams Middle School
Prestonsburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
311 students
| Measure | Allen Elementary School Allen, Kentucky | James D. Adams Middle School Prestonsburg, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #536 of 707 | #193 of 217 |
| National rank | #31045 of 50,301 | #9745 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 462 | 311 |
| Enrollment | 462 | 311 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.1% | 69.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 36% |
| city | Allen | Prestonsburg |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Allen Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.3 vs 40.3).
- •James D. Adams Middle School does better on math proficiency (36% vs 35%).
- •Allen Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 49%).
- •James D. Adams Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.8% vs 83.1%).
- •Allen Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 16.4).
- •Allen Elementary School is the larger school with 462 students compared with 311.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Allen Elementary School better than James D. Adams Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Allen Elementary School ranks higher (41.3 vs 40.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Allen Elementary School and James D. Adams Middle School?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Allen and Prestonsburg in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Allen Elementary School: 462. James D. Adams Middle School: 311. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Allen Elementary School and James D. Adams Middle School rank in Kentucky?
Allen Elementary School is 536th of 707 and James D. Adams Middle School is 193rd of 217 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).