Excellent
#7 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 1% in state
J.w. Adams Combined
Elementary School · Wise County Public Schools · Pound, VA
A Wise County Public Schools elementary school where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.
10824 Orby Cantrell Hwy, Pound, VA 24279
- Math 92% vs VA 69% (2025)
- Reading 90% vs VA 73% (2025)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at J.w. Adams Combined score 92% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 91% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 89% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 88% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 39 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
85.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where J.w. Adams Combined sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 3Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average602/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$42,344
Median home value
$98,900
Median rent
$666/mo
College educated
9.5%
Homeownership
84.9%
Poverty rate
15.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24279; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jenkins Independent SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–12 | 4.3 mi | 482 | Compare → |
| Coeburn PrimaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | PK–4 | Not available | 443 | Compare → |
| St. Paul ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.7 | PK–8 | Not available | 542 | Compare → |
| Union PrimaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | PK–4 | Not available | 830 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Wise County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #2 of 11
- District spending per student
- $13,973NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
J.w. Adams Combined is listed in Wise County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About J.w. Adams Combined
J.w. Adams Combined is a public elementary school in Pound, VA, part of Wise County Public Schools, serving approximately 512 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 out of 10 and ranks #7 of 1,851 schools in VA.
State assessment records show 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about J.w. Adams Combined
What grades does J.w. Adams Combined serve?
J.w. Adams Combined serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend J.w. Adams Combined?
J.w. Adams Combined has an enrollment of approximately 512 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J.w. Adams Combined?
The student-teacher ratio at J.w. Adams Combined is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does J.w. Adams Combined rank in VA?
J.w. Adams Combined ranks #7 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is J.w. Adams Combined's MySchoolScout rating?
J.w. Adams Combined has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at J.w. Adams Combined?
Based on loaded state assessment records, J.w. Adams Combined has 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is J.w. Adams Combined a charter school?
No, J.w. Adams Combined is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is J.w. Adams Combined a Title I school?
No, J.w. Adams Combined is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for J.w. Adams Combined?
85.5% of students at J.w. Adams Combined qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 512
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Wise County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.7%
- Phone
- (276) 796-5419
- Area population (ZIP 24279)
- 4,679
- Area average commute
- 31 min
- Area median age
- 42.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 24279; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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