J.w. Adams Combined
Pound, VA · Middle School · Grades -1-8
Performance Overview
About This School
J.w. Adams Combined is a middle school located in Pound, Virginia. The school serves 504 students in grades -1-8.
With a DataScore of 45/100 (D), J.w. Adams Combined performs below the state average for Virginia. Performance has been relatively stable over the past three years.
83% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
Frequently Asked Questions
J.w. Adams Combined has a DataScore of 45/100 (Grade D), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
J.w. Adams Combined has 504 students enrolled in grades -1-8. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.3:1.
J.w. Adams Combined has been relatively stable over the past three years with a 3-year growth score of -1.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
J.w. Adams Combined is part of the Wise County Public Schools in Pound, Virginia. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.