Serving 494 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, J.w. Adams Combined ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 494 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 83% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
J.w. Adams Combined ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
J.w. Adams Combined's student population of 494 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
494 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
J.w. Adams Combined ranks within the top 10% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of J.w. Adams Combined is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#135 out of 1792 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)83%
54%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of J.w. Adams Combined and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of J.w. Adams Combined and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/math_percent/86000/85798/jw-adams-combined-chart-bhy3sJD.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)85%
69%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of J.w. Adams Combined and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of J.w. Adams Combined and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/rla_percent/86000/85798/jw-adams-combined-chart-bwzgswG.png)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)75-79%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
3%
18%
![This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in J.w. Adams Combined and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in J.w. Adams Combined and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/hispanic_students_ethnicity/86000/85798/jw-adams-combined-chart-PNDGST.png)
Black
2%
22%
![This chart displays the percentage of Black students in J.w. Adams Combined and the percentage of Black public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Black students in J.w. Adams Combined and the percentage of Black public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/black_students_ethnicity/86000/85798/jw-adams-combined-chart-bnQLdeq.png)
White
93%
46%
![This chart displays the percentage of White students in J.w. Adams Combined and the percentage of White public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of White students in J.w. Adams Combined and the percentage of White public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/white_students_ethnicity/86000/85798/jw-adams-combined-chart-ydhwiy.png)
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Virginia. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Virginia.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/86000/85798/jw-adams-combined-chart-T5cF9t.png)
![This chart displays the diversity score of J.w. Adams Combined and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of J.w. Adams Combined and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/86000/85798/jw-adams-combined-chart-uvIx3K.png)
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
6%
6%
![This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in J.w. Adams Combined and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in J.w. Adams Combined and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/reduced_pricelunch_students/86000/85798/jw-adams-combined-chart-byWXYY7.png)
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is J.w. Adams Combined's ranking?
J.w. Adams Combined is ranked #135 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are J.w. Adams Combined often compared to?
J.w. Adams Combinedis often viewed alongside schools like L.f. Addington Middle School, Coeburn Primary, Wise Primary by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend J.w. Adams Combined?
494 students attend J.w. Adams Combined.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of J.w. Adams Combined students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J.w. Adams Combined?
J.w. Adams Combined has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does J.w. Adams Combined offer ?
J.w. Adams Combined offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is J.w. Adams Combined part of?
J.w. Adams Combined is part of Wise Co PBLC Schs School District.
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