Enrollment
281
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.2:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Johnson Co Middle School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at Johnson Co Middle School
Johnson Co Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Mountain City, Tennessee, enrolling 281 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.2:1, Johnson Co Middle School is leaner than roughly 88% of Tennessee schools and 27% under the state's 15.3:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Enrollment of 281 puts it in the smaller third of Tennessee schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,838 scored Tennessee schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 281 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights 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 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 Johnson Co Middle School compares
Johnson Co 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Johnson County, which includes Johnson Co Middle 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 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
- 1,543
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,471
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 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
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 (~281 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Johnson Co Middle School a good school?
Johnson Co Middle School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% 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 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.
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