James D Adams Middle School in Prestonsburg, Kentucky on DonorsChoose

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About this school

James D Adams Middle School is a town public school in Prestonsburg, Kentucky that is part of Floyd County School District. It serves 310 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 17.2:1. Its teachers have had 6 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Title 1

Grades 6 - 8

310 Students

18 Teachers

2520 S Lake Dr

Prestonsburg, KY 41653 View local requests

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James D Adams Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. WHEELER

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James D Adams Middle School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

James D Adams Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Oct 26, 2026

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