- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Kingston, TN
Midway High School
Federal NCES profile for Midway High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470359001482
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Midway High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Tennessee schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Kingston · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 217
- students enrolled
Midway High School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Midway High School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Kingston, TN.
School address
District: Roane County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470359001482 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Midway High School held near 222 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 18.6 → 18.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 470359001482 · Kingston, TN High · SMALL · TRAD
217 enr · 12.1:1 · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Kingston Elementary (736 students)
Midway High School held near 222 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 18.6 → 18.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Midway High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kingston Eleme
Kingston Elementary
736 students
- Roane County H
Roane County High School
625 students
- Ridge View Ele
Ridge View Elementary
577 students
- Bowers Element
Bowers Elementary
524 students
- Cherokee Middl
Cherokee Middle School
495 students
- This school 217
Midway High School
217 students
What this shows Midway High School reports 217 students on the CCD universe file.
How Midway High School compares
Midway High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▼ 21% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 217 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
217
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 21% 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
27.6%
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
$12,003
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 217 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
Asian 1.8%
Two or More 1.8%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 93.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.5, Midway High School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Roane County reports $12,003 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Midway High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roane County High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridge View Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bowers Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cherokee Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Midway High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar high schools in Kingston
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~217 students)
Frequently asked questions about Midway High School
How many students attend Midway High School?
Midway High School has 217 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kingston, TN. CCD year-over-year: 225 (2022-23) → 222 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Midway High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Midway High School is 12.1:1, which is 21% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 23% 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 Midway High School?
The largest demographic group at Midway High School is White at 93.5% of enrollment, in Kingston, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Midway High School?
Midway High School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Midway High School rank among public schools in Kingston?
By Resource Investment Index, Midway High School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Kingston, 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 Kingston on the city page.
What other schools are in Roane County?
Besides Midway High School, Roane County also operates Kingston Elementary (736 students), Roane County High School (625 students), and Ridge View Elementary (577 students). See the Roane County district page for the complete list.