James D. Adams Middle School vs Prestonsburg High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 3.3 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 High School
Prestonsburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
508 students
| Measure | James D. Adams Middle School Prestonsburg, Kentucky | Prestonsburg High School Prestonsburg, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #193 of 217 | #189 of 214 |
| National rank | #9745 of 15,369 | #14102 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 311 | 508 |
| Enrollment | 311 | 508 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.8% | 65% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 22% |
| city | Prestonsburg | Prestonsburg |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James D. Adams Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.3 vs 26.4).
- •James D. Adams Middle School does better on math proficiency (36% vs 22%).
- •James D. Adams Middle School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 37%).
- •Prestonsburg High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65% vs 69.8%).
- •James D. Adams Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 17.5).
- •Prestonsburg High School is the larger school with 508 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 High School?
On the Success Index (US), James D. Adams Middle School ranks higher (40.3 vs 26.4 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 Prestonsburg High School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Prestonsburg and Prestonsburg in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James D. Adams Middle School: 311. Prestonsburg High School: 508. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James D. Adams Middle School and Prestonsburg High School rank in Kentucky?
James D. Adams Middle School is 193rd of 217 and Prestonsburg High School is 189th of 214 among middle schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).