Middle Schools in Johnson County

Johnson County, Kentucky is home to a single middle school, Johnson County Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. This school stands out as a relatively strong-performing middle school within the Johnson County district and the state of Kentucky, ranking in the top third of all middle schools statewide.

Johnson County Middle School has maintained a consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past three school years, indicating solid and stable performance. The school outperforms the district and state averages on several key academic metrics, including proficiency rates in mathematics, reading, writing, and social studies. However, the school faces a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.0%, which could impact student learning and achievement. Additionally, over 60% of the school's students receive free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a significant population of economically disadvantaged students.

Despite these challenges, Johnson County Middle School appears to be allocating resources effectively, with a higher-than-average spending per student and a low student-teacher ratio of 10.4 to 1. This efficient use of resources likely contributes to the school's strong academic performance, which consistently exceeds district and state averages. Overall, Johnson County Middle School stands out as a solid educational option for families in the area, though addressing chronic absenteeism may be an area for improvement.