- Enrollment
- 1,543
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mountain City, TN
Johnson Co Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Johnson Co Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 470216000697
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Johnson Co Middle School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Tennessee schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Mountain City · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 281
- students enrolled
Johnson Co Middle School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Johnson Co Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Mountain City, TN.
School address
District: Johnson County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470216000697 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Johnson Co Middle School grew from 284 students in 2022-23 to 307 in 2023-24 (+8.1%).
Teacher FTE held 25.4 → 25.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 470216000697 · Mountain City, TN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
281 enr · 11.2:1 · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County 9-12 (1,543 students)
Johnson Co Middle School grew from 284 students in 2022-23 to 307 in 2023-24 (+8.1%). Teacher FTE held 25.4 → 25.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Johnson Co Middle 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
- Johnson Co Hig 563
Johnson Co High School
563 students
- Mountain City 428
Mountain City Elementary
428 students
- Roan Creek Ele 343
Roan Creek Elementary
343 students
- This school 281
Johnson Co Middle School
281 students
What this shows Johnson Co Middle School reports 281 students on the CCD universe file.
How Johnson Co Middle School compares
Johnson Co 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 27% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 281 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
281
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 12% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.0%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 281 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 90.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Two or More 1.4%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 90.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.2, Johnson Co Middle School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
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 Middle 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 |
| Johnson Co High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountain City Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roan Creek Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Johnson Co Middle 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
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~281 students)
Frequently asked questions about Johnson Co Middle School
How many students attend Johnson Co Middle School?
Johnson Co Middle School has 281 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mountain City, TN. CCD year-over-year: 284 (2022-23) → 307 (2023-24), up 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Johnson Co Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Johnson Co Middle School is 11.2:1, which is 27% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 29% 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 Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Johnson Co Middle School is White at 90.7% of enrollment, in Mountain City, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Johnson Co Middle School?
Johnson Co Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Mountain City?
By Resource Investment Index, Johnson Co Middle School ranks #2 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 Middle 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 Johnson Co High School (563 students). See the Johnson County district page for the complete list.