J.w. Adams Combined
Tel:
(276)796-5419
- J.w. Adams Combined serves 474 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 91% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 90% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- J.w. Adams Combined placed in the top 10% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
Top Placements
J.w. Adams Combined places among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading Language/Arts Proficiency Highest reading language/arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
- J.w. Adams Combined's student population of 474 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 474 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 41 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- J.w. Adams Combined is ranked within the top 10% of all 1,801 schools in Virginia (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of J.w. Adams Combined is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
| Overall School Rank | #179 out of 1801 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 91% | 72% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 90% | 80% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 |
 | ||
| White | 100% | 50% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.00 | 0.68 |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 49% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Wise Co PBLC Schs School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school, and elementary school to J.w. Adams Combined is Jenkins Independent School (4.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Jenkins Jenkins Independent School Grades: PK-12 | 469 students
4.1 miles
9409 Highway 805
Jenkins, KY 41537
(606)832-2184 4.1 PK-12 469 - Whitesburg Martha Jane Potter Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 421 students
8.1 miles
55 Kona Dr
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606)855-7544 8.1 PK-5 421 - Neon Fleming Neon Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 203 students
8.2 miles
50 Second Street
Neon, KY 41840
(606)855-9042 8.2 6-8 203 - Norton Central High School Grades: 9-12 | 684 students
8.8 miles
5000 Warrior Drive
Norton, VA 24273
(276)328-8015 8.8 9-12 684 - Wise Wise County Career-technical Center Vocational School
9.1 miles
621 Lake St Ne
Wise, VA 24293
(276)328-6113 9.1 n/a n/a
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