At a glance
Reported students
740
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
41.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
West Virginia middle enrollment
95th percentile
Compared with 105 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
304
John Adams Middle School: 740 reported students.
State peer staffing position
99th percentile
17.8:1 reported; state peer median 13.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 713
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.6:1
What the reported data says about John Adams Middle School
John Adams Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Charleston. It is one of 61 current school records connected to Kanawha County Schools. NCES reports 740 students for 2024–25.
Among 105 middle schools in West Virginia with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 425 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 95th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.8:1, above the West Virginia median of 13.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (83%) and multiracial (6.4%). English learners represent 0.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking John Adams Middle School
- 1How do the reported 17.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 41.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.25
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White83%
- Hispanic1.6%
- Black6.2%
- Asian2.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial6.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Kanawha County Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Elkview Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
621 reported students
Sissonville Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–08
521 reported students
Andrew Jackson Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
488 reported students
Hayes Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
464 reported students
Du Pont Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
440 reported students
Horace Mann Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
385 reported students
Public schools near John Adams Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Side Middle School Middle · Kanawha County Schools | 06–08 | 374 | 2.9 mi |
| South Charleston Middle School Middle · Kanawha County Schools | 06–08 | 354 | 3.2 mi |
| Horace Mann Middle School Middle · Kanawha County Schools | 06–08 | 385 | 4 mi |
| Dunbar Middle School Middle · Kanawha County Schools | 06–08 | 325 | 5.9 mi |
| Du Pont Middle School Middle · Kanawha County Schools | 06–08 | 440 | 6.4 mi |
| Sissonville Middle School Middle · Kanawha County Schools | 05–08 | 521 | 9.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about John Adams Middle School
What grades does John Adams Middle School serve?
John Adams Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Kanawha County Schools.
How many students attend John Adams Middle School?
John Adams Middle School reported 740 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 95th percentile among 105 West Virginia middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 713 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at John Adams Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 17.8:1, based on 740 students and 41.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The West Virginia median for the same school level is 13.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is John Adams Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
John Adams Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Kanawha County Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is John Adams Middle School in?
John Adams Middle School is part of Kanawha County Schools, based in Charleston, WV, which operates 61 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near John Adams Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include West Side Middle School (2.9 mi), South Charleston Middle School (3.2 mi), Horace Mann Middle School (4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.