Johnson Co Middle School

278 Fairground Hill
Mountain City, TN 37683
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 307 students in grades 7-8, Johnson Co Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 307 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 50% in TN
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Johnson Co Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

School Overview

Johnson Co Middle School's student population of 307 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
307 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Johnson Co Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Johnson Co Middle School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TN)
#858 out of 1761 schools
(Top 50%)
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30%
31%
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33%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Johnson Co Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
34%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Johnson Co Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
6%
15%
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Black
n/a
21%
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White
92%
57%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.
0.15
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
45%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Johnson Co Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Johnson Co Middle School's ranking?
Johnson Co Middle School is ranked #858 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Johnson Co Middle School?
307 students attend Johnson Co Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Johnson Co Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Johnson Co Middle School?
Johnson Co Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Johnson Co Middle School offer ?
Johnson Co Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Johnson Co Middle School part of?
Johnson Co Middle School is part of Johnson County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 307 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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