- Enrollment
- 888
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Paintsville, KY
Johnson County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Johnson County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210306000800
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Johnson County Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Kentucky schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Paintsville · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 58.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Johnson County Middle School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Johnson County Middle School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Paintsville, KY.
School address
District: Johnson County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210306000800 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Johnson County Middle School shrank from 475 students in 2022-23 to 443 in 2023-24 (-6.7%).
Teacher FTE added 41.1 → 42.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-32 students YoY 210306000800 · Paintsville, KY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
449 enr · 11:1 · 58.1% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Johnson Central High School (888 students)
Johnson County Middle School shrank from 475 students in 2022-23 to 443 in 2023-24 (-6.7%). Teacher FTE added 41.1 → 42.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Johnson County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Johnson Centra
Johnson Central High School
888 students
- This school
Johnson County Middle School
449 students
- Porter Element
Porter Elementary School
431 students
- Highland Eleme
Highland Elementary School
392 students
- W R Castle Mem
W R Castle Memorial Elementary School
390 students
- Central Elemen 341
Central Elementary School
341 students
What this shows Johnson County Middle School reports 449 students on the CCD universe file.
How Johnson County Middle School compares
Johnson County Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11:1 | ▼ 28% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.1% | ▼ 2% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 449 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
449
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 14% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.4%
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
$13,833
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
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 449 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.9%
Two or More 2.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 94.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.9, Johnson County Middle School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Johnson County reports $13,833 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Johnson County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Porter Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| W R Castle Memorial Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Johnson County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~449 students)
Frequently asked questions about Johnson County Middle School
How many students attend Johnson County Middle School?
Johnson County Middle School has 449 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Paintsville, KY. CCD year-over-year: 475 (2022-23) → 443 (2023-24), down 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Johnson County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Johnson County Middle School is 11:1, which is 28% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 30% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Johnson County Middle School?
58.1% of students at Johnson County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Johnson County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Johnson County Middle School is White at 94.9% of enrollment, in Paintsville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Johnson County Middle School?
Johnson County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 County Middle School rank among public schools in Paintsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Johnson County Middle School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Paintsville, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Paintsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Johnson County?
Besides Johnson County Middle School, Johnson County also operates Johnson Central High School (888 students), Porter Elementary School (431 students), and Highland Elementary School (392 students). See the Johnson County district page for the complete list.