- Enrollment
- 2,315
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kingsport, TN
Ross N. Robinson Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Ross N. Robinson Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 470219000713
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ross N. Robinson Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #10 of 18
- public schools in Kingsport · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 918
- students enrolled
Ross N. Robinson Middle School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ross N. Robinson Middle School ranks #10 of 18 public schools in Kingsport, TN.
School address
NCES ID 470219000713 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Ross N. Robinson Middle School held near 930 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 60.3 → 61.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 470219000713 · Kingsport, TN Middle · MID · TRAD
918 enr · 15.3:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Dobyns - Bennett High School (2,315 students)
Ross N. Robinson Middle School held near 930 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE added 60.3 → 61.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Ross N. Robinson Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dobyns - Benne
Dobyns - Bennett High School
2,315 students
- This school 918
Ross N. Robinson Middle School
918 students
- John Sevier Mi 818
John Sevier Middle School
818 students
- Andrew Johnson 558
Andrew Johnson Elementary School
558 students
- George Washing 514
George Washington Elementary School
514 students
- John Adams Ele 506
John Adams Elementary School
506 students
What this shows Ross N. Robinson Middle School reports 918 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ross N. Robinson Middle School compares
Ross N. Robinson Middle 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 | 15.3:1 | ▼ 0% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 918 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
918
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 56% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,027
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 459 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
124
in-school suspensions + 116 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 79.6%
Two or More 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
African American 2.0%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 79.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.4, Ross N. Robinson Middle School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kingsport reports $12,027 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ross N. Robinson Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dobyns - Bennett High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| John Sevier Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Andrew Johnson Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| George Washington Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| John Adams Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ross N. Robinson Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 818
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar middle schools in Kingsport
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~918 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ross N. Robinson Middle School
How many students attend Ross N. Robinson Middle School?
Ross N. Robinson Middle School has 918 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kingsport, TN. CCD year-over-year: 955 (2022-23) → 930 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ross N. Robinson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ross N. Robinson Middle School is 15.3:1, which is 0% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ross N. Robinson Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Ross N. Robinson Middle School is White at 79.6% of enrollment, in Kingsport, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ross N. Robinson Middle School?
Ross N. Robinson Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Ross N. Robinson Middle School rank among public schools in Kingsport?
By Resource Investment Index, Ross N. Robinson Middle School ranks #10 of 18 public schools in Kingsport, 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 Kingsport on the city page.
What other schools are in Kingsport?
Besides Ross N. Robinson Middle School, Kingsport also operates Dobyns - Bennett High School (2,315 students), John Sevier Middle School (818 students), and Andrew Johnson Elementary School (558 students). See the Kingsport district page for the complete list.