- Enrollment
- 1,543
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470216000696
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 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 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Tennessee schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Mountain City · Resource Index
- 55
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-44 students YoY
Johnson Co High School shrank from 643 students in 2022-23 to 599 in 2023-24 (-6.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 46.4 → 44.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-44 students YoY 470216000696 · Mountain City, TN High · MID · TRAD
563 enr · 12.2:1 · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County 9-12 (1,543 students)
Johnson Co High School shrank from 643 students in 2022-23 to 599 in 2023-24 (-6.8%). Teacher FTE lost 46.4 → 44.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Johnson Co High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tennessee Conn
Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County 9-12
1,543 students
- Tennessee Conn
Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County K-8
1,471 students
- This school 563
Johnson Co High School
563 students
- Mountain City 428
Mountain City Elementary
428 students
- Roan Creek Ele 343
Roan Creek Elementary
343 students
- Johnson Co Mid 281
Johnson Co Middle School
281 students
What this shows Johnson Co High School reports 563 students on the CCD universe file.
How Johnson Co High School compares
Johnson Co High School is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$8,198
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
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.
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
District finance for Johnson County reports $8,198 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,471
- 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
Nationwide high 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 (~563 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 643 (2022-23) → 599 (2023-24), down 44.
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 55/100 (higher 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 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.
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.