Home Instruction H.s. vs James D. Adams Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Home Instruction H.s.
Petersburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
12 students
James D. Adams Middle School
Prestonsburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
311 students
| Measure | Home Instruction H.s. Petersburg, Kentucky | James D. Adams Middle School Prestonsburg, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #193 of 217 |
| National rank | – | #9745 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 12 | 311 |
| Enrollment | 12 | 311 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75% | 69.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 49% |
| Math proficiency | – | 36% |
| city | Petersburg | Prestonsburg |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James D. Adams Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.3 vs 35.9).
- •James D. Adams Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.8% vs 75%).
- •Home Instruction H.s. does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 16.4).
- •James D. Adams Middle School is the larger school with 311 students compared with 12.
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 Home Instruction H.s. better than James D. Adams Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), James D. Adams Middle School ranks higher (40.3 vs 35.9 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 Home Instruction H.s. and James D. Adams Middle School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Petersburg and Prestonsburg in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Home Instruction H.s.: 12. James D. Adams Middle School: 311. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Home Instruction H.s. and James D. Adams Middle School rank in Kentucky?
Home Instruction H.s. is unranked and James D. Adams Middle School is 193rd of 217 among high schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).