John Adams Middle School vs Kenna Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Virginia, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Adams Middle School
Charleston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
740 students
Kenna Elementary School
Charleston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
180 students
| Measure | John Adams Middle School Charleston, West Virginia | Kenna Elementary School Charleston, West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #14 of 110 | #21 of 390 |
| National rank | #5160 of 15,369 | #7261 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 740 | 180 |
| Enrollment | 740 | 180 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 82% |
| city | Charleston | Charleston |
| state | West Virginia | West Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kenna Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.1 vs 61.4).
- •Kenna Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 62%).
- •Kenna Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 18.0).
- •John Adams Middle School is the larger school with 740 students compared with 180.
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 John Adams Middle School better than Kenna Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Kenna Elementary School ranks higher (76.1 vs 61.4 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 John Adams Middle School and Kenna Elementary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Charleston and Charleston in West Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Adams Middle School: 740. Kenna Elementary School: 180. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Adams Middle School and Kenna Elementary School rank in West Virginia?
John Adams Middle School is 14th of 110 and Kenna Elementary School is 21st of 390 among middle schools in West Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).