James D. Adams Middle School vs Porter Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 10.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James D. Adams Middle School
Prestonsburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
311 students
Porter Elementary School
Hagerhill · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
431 students
| Measure | James D. Adams Middle School Prestonsburg, Kentucky | Porter Elementary School Hagerhill, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #193 of 217 | #167 of 707 |
| National rank | #9745 of 15,369 | #15817 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 311 | 431 |
| Enrollment | 311 | 431 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.8% | 54.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 51% |
| city | Prestonsburg | Hagerhill |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Porter Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.5 vs 40.3).
- •Porter Elementary School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 36%).
- •Porter Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 49%).
- •Porter Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.3% vs 69.8%).
- •Porter Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 16.4).
- •Porter Elementary School is the larger school with 431 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 James D. Adams Middle School better than Porter Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Porter Elementary School ranks higher (63.5 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 James D. Adams Middle School and Porter Elementary School?
About 10.0 km in a straight line, between Prestonsburg and Hagerhill in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James D. Adams Middle School: 311. Porter Elementary School: 431. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James D. Adams Middle School and Porter Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
James D. Adams Middle School is 193rd of 217 and Porter Elementary School is 167th of 707 among middle schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).