Enrollment
818
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
56.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
-5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John Sevier Middle School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at John Sevier Middle School
John Sevier Middle School is a large middle school in Kingsport, Tennessee, enrolling 818 students.
At 14.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Tennessee median, within a few percentage points of the 15.3:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Enrollment of 818 puts it in the larger third of Tennessee schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,838 scored Tennessee schools.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Two or More (11%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 409 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 355 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 818 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 16 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Kingsport's middle schools, it stands alongside Ross N. Robinson Middle School (918 students): John Sevier Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.6:1 vs 15.3:1).
Kingsport also operates Dobyns - Bennett High School (2,315 students) and Ross N. Robinson Middle School (918 students) alongside John Sevier Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How John Sevier Middle School compares
John Sevier Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,438
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $10,822
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kingsport, which includes John Sevier Middle School.
$11,438
Per student
+6%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.2%
State 33.7%
Federal 16.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,315
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Tennessee, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~818 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is John Sevier Middle School a good school?
John Sevier Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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