- Enrollment
- 2,315
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kingsport, TN
John Sevier Middle School
Federal NCES profile for John Sevier Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 470219000714
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Sevier Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #14 of 18
- public schools in Kingsport · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 818
- students enrolled
John Sevier Middle School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Sevier Middle School ranks #14 of 18 public schools in Kingsport, TN.
School address
NCES ID 470219000714 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+49 students YoY
John Sevier Middle School grew from 750 students in 2022-23 to 799 in 2023-24 (+6.5%).
Teacher FTE added 56.4 → 58.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+49 students YoY 470219000714 · Kingsport, TN Middle · MID · TRAD
818 enr · 14.6:1 · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Dobyns - Bennett High School (2,315 students)
John Sevier Middle School grew from 750 students in 2022-23 to 799 in 2023-24 (+6.5%). Teacher FTE added 56.4 → 58.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
John Sevier Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dobyns - Benne
Dobyns - Bennett High School
2,315 students
- Ross N. Robins 918
Ross N. Robinson Middle School
918 students
- This school 818
John Sevier Middle School
818 students
- Andrew Johnson 558
Andrew Johnson Elementary School
558 students
- George Washing 514
George Washington Elementary School
514 students
- John Adams Ele 506
John Adams Elementary School
506 students
What this shows John Sevier Middle School reports 818 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Sevier Middle School compares
John Sevier Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▼ 5% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 818 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
818
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 46% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.1%
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
$12,027
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 409 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
181
in-school suspensions + 174 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 43.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 16 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 72.0%
Two or More 11.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
African American 5.7%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 72.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.6, John Sevier Middle School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kingsport reports $12,027 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John Sevier Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dobyns - Bennett High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ross N. Robinson Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Andrew Johnson Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| George Washington Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Adams Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Sevier Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 918
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar middle schools in Kingsport
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~818 students)
Frequently asked questions about John Sevier Middle School
How many students attend John Sevier Middle School?
John Sevier Middle School has 818 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kingsport, TN. CCD year-over-year: 750 (2022-23) → 799 (2023-24), up 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Sevier Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at John Sevier Middle School is 14.6:1, which is 5% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Sevier Middle School?
The largest demographic group at John Sevier Middle School is White at 72.0% of enrollment, in Kingsport, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Sevier Middle School?
John Sevier Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Sevier Middle School rank among public schools in Kingsport?
By Resource Investment Index, John Sevier Middle School ranks #14 of 18 public schools in Kingsport, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Kingsport on the city page.
What other schools are in Kingsport?
Besides John Sevier Middle School, Kingsport also operates Dobyns - Bennett High School (2,315 students), Ross N. Robinson Middle School (918 students), and Andrew Johnson Elementary School (558 students). See the Kingsport district page for the complete list.