James D. Adams Middle School vs Prestonsburg Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 7.1 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
Prestonsburg Elementary School
Prestonsburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
574 students
| Measure | James D. Adams Middle School Prestonsburg, Kentucky | Prestonsburg Elementary School Prestonsburg, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #193 of 217 | #559 of 707 |
| National rank | #9745 of 15,369 | #31827 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 311 | 574 |
| Enrollment | 311 | 574 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.8% | 77.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 33% |
| city | Prestonsburg | Prestonsburg |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (40.3 vs 40.2).
- •James D. Adams Middle School does better on math proficiency (36% vs 33%).
- •Prestonsburg Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 49%).
- •James D. Adams Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.8% vs 77.9%).
- •Prestonsburg Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 16.4).
- •Prestonsburg Elementary School is the larger school with 574 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 Prestonsburg Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are James D. Adams Middle School and Prestonsburg Elementary School?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between Prestonsburg and Prestonsburg in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James D. Adams Middle School: 311. Prestonsburg Elementary School: 574. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James D. Adams Middle School and Prestonsburg Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
James D. Adams Middle School is 193rd of 217 and Prestonsburg Elementary School is 559th of 707 among middle schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).