Enrollment
563
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Mountain City, TN
Johnson Co High School
Federal NCES profile for Johnson Co High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470216000696
👥 S:T ratio 51
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Johnson Co High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Tennessee schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Mountain City · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 563
- students enrolled
Johnson Co High School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Johnson Co High School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Mountain City, TN.
School address
District: Johnson County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470216000696 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Johnson Co High School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at Johnson Co High School
Johnson Co High School is a mid-sized high school in Mountain City, Tennessee, enrolling 563 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Tennessee schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 563 students, its enrollment sits close to the Tennessee median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 90% of the 1,838 Tennessee schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 188 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Johnson County spends $7,229 per pupil, 33% below the Tennessee average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Johnson County also operates Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County 9-12 (1,543 students) and Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County K-8 (1,471 students) alongside Johnson Co High 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 Johnson Co High School compares
Johnson Co High 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 20% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 563 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
563
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 18% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.0%
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
$7,229
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 188 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 92.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Two or More 0.9%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 92.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.0, Johnson Co High School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Johnson County, which includes Johnson Co High School.
$7,229
Per student
-33%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-56%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 12.5%
State 74.9%
Federal 12.6%
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 Johnson Co High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County 9-12 | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County K-8 | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain City Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roan Creek Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Johnson Co Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Johnson Co High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,543
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,471
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar high 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 (~563 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Johnson Co High School
How many students attend Johnson Co High School?
Johnson Co High School has 563 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mountain City, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Johnson Co High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Johnson Co High School is 12.2:1, which is 20% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 22% 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 Johnson Co High School?
The largest demographic group at Johnson Co High School is White at 92.0% of enrollment, in Mountain City, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Johnson Co High School?
Johnson Co High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Johnson Co High School rank among public schools in Mountain City?
By Resource Investment Index, Johnson Co High School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Mountain City, 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 Mountain City on the city page.
Is Johnson Co High School a good school?
Johnson Co High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Tennessee schools. 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 Johnson County?
Besides Johnson Co High School, Johnson County also operates Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County 9-12 (1,543 students), Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County K-8 (1,471 students), and Mountain City Elementary (428 students). See the Johnson County district page for the complete list.
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