Enrollment
449
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.1%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Johnson County Middle School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Johnson County Middle School
Johnson County Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Paintsville, Kentucky, enrolling 449 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11:1, Johnson County Middle School is leaner than roughly 86% of Kentucky schools and 28% under the state's 15.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 58.1% lands close to the Kentucky typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 449 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 508 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #296.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment) (diversity index 10/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 449 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Johnson County also operates Johnson Central High School (888 students) and Porter Elementary School (431 students) alongside Johnson County 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 County Middle School compares
Johnson County Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,528
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $13,211
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Johnson County, which includes Johnson County Middle School.
$13,528
Per student
+2%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 12.7%
State 66.7%
Federal 20.7%
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 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
- 888
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~449 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Johnson County Middle School a good school?
Johnson County Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Kentucky 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 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.
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