- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Charleston, WV
John Adams Middle School
Federal NCES profile for John Adams Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 540060000352
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Adams Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of West Virginia schools.
- #1 of 4
- middle schools in Charleston · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- large classes for West Virginia
- 740
- students enrolled
John Adams Middle School has class sizes larger than 96% of West Virginia schools. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Adams Middle School ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Charleston, WV.
School address
District: Kanawha County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540060000352 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
John Adams Middle School held near 708 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.5 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 540060000352 · Charleston, WV Middle · MID · TRAD
740 enr · 18.5:1 · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: George Washington High School (1,145 students)
John Adams Middle School held near 708 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.5 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
John Adams Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- George Washing
George Washington High School
1,145 students
- Riverside High
Riverside High School
1,057 students
- Capital High S
Capital High School
1,051 students
- Saint Albans H
Saint Albans High School
882 students
- South Charlest
South Charleston High School
874 students
- This school
John Adams Middle School
740 students
What this shows John Adams Middle School reports 740 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Adams Middle School compares
John Adams Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs West Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs West Virginia | West Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.5:1 | ▲ 41% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 740 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
740
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 96% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,242
per pupil, district-wide
- below West Virginia avg of $15,158
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 370 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
109
in-school suspensions + 64 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 83.0%
Two or More 6.4%
African American 6.2%
Asian 2.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 83.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.2, John Adams Middle School is more mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kanawha County Schools reports $14,242 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John Adams Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverside High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Capital High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Saint Albans High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Charleston High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Adams Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,057
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,051
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 874
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~740 students)
Frequently asked questions about John Adams Middle School
How many students attend John Adams Middle School?
John Adams Middle School has 740 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Charleston, WV. CCD year-over-year: 705 (2022-23) → 708 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Adams Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at John Adams Middle School is 18.5:1, which is 41% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Adams Middle School?
The largest demographic group at John Adams Middle School is White at 83.0% of enrollment, in Charleston, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Adams Middle School?
John Adams Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does John Adams Middle School rank among middle schools in Charleston?
By Resource Investment Index, John Adams Middle School ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Charleston, WV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Charleston on the city page.
What other schools are in Kanawha County Schools?
Besides John Adams Middle School, Kanawha County Schools also operates George Washington High School (1,145 students), Riverside High School (1,057 students), and Capital High School (1,051 students). See the Kanawha County Schools district page for the complete list.