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Johnson County Middle School

Q: Is Johnson County Middle School a good school?

Johnson County Middle School ranks 359 th of 583 Tennessee middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-8

359^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 583 Tennessee Middle Schools

Better than 38% of Tennessee middle schools

Summary

Johnson County Middle School is a public middle school in Mountain City, Tennessee, serving 307 students in grades 7-8. The school is part of the Johnson County School District, which is ranked 134 out of 139 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Johnson County Middle School consistently performs below the state averages on TNReady tests across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates in Mathematics (19.5%), English Language Arts (28.5%), and Science (31.8%) were significantly lower than the state averages. However, the school's performance in Social Studies (50.9% proficient) was closer to the state average of 49%. Compared to the Johnson County district as a whole, the middle school's test scores are generally higher, suggesting it may be one of the better-performing schools in the district.

The school's performance also varies across different student subgroups, with Hispanic and Special Education students performing better than their White and Low Socioeconomic Status (SES) peers. Additionally, Johnson County Middle School has experienced relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 11.3% to 20.2% over the past few years, which is a concern. The school's per-student spending has increased over the years, from $11,311 in 2020-2021 to $15,869 in 2023-2024, but the impact on student outcomes is not yet clear.

281

Students ?

11.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,190

Per pupil spending ?

67.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

278 Fairground Hill
Mountain City, TN 37683

(423) 727-2600

District: Johnson County

Students who attend Johnson County Middle School usually attend:

High:

Johnson County High School

Feeder schools for Johnson County Middle School:

Elementary:	Doe Elementary
	Laurel Elementary
	Mountain City Elementary
	Roan Creek Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.7%

Hispanic:

7.1%

Two or more races:

1.4%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 66th percentile in 2021 → 38th in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Tennessee average (33% vs 43% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped from its 66th-percentile peak (2021) to 38th (2025)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school33%

District avg23%

Tennessee avg43%

359^th of 583

Tennessee public middle schools ?

Bottom 38%▲ up 6 pts since 2015

From bottom 33% (2015) to bottom 38% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2Middle Schools in the Johnson County

134^th of 139Johnson County among Tennessee districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2025	39.1	359 of 583	38.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	50.9	266 of 587	54.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	57.3	222 of 594	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	52.4	249 of 569	56.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	57.2	198 of 576	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	50.0	244 of 574	57.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	48.7	276 of 563	51.0%	★★★☆☆
2015	44.3	331 of 492	32.7%	★★☆☆☆
2014	45.3	296 of 485	39.0%	★★☆☆☆
2013	40.1	364 of 475	23.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	34.8	345 of 466	26.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	61.5	183 of 462	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2010	60.1	164 of 435	62.3%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2025	36.3	355 of 546	35.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	49.6	260 of 554	53.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	56.5	217 of 560	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	53.5	221 of 552	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	68.7	119 of 538	77.9%	★★★★☆
2019	53.0	220 of 529	58.4%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2023	62.8	85 of 285	70.2%	★★★★☆
2022	21.7	235 of 275	14.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	32.6	166 of 261	36.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	40.9	122 of 228	46.5%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2025	47.5	241 of 490	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	51.2	223 of 510	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	66.8	107 of 514	79.2%	★★★★☆
2022	57.6	154 of 495	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	54.4	150 of 483	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	61.0	130 of 490	73.5%	★★★★☆
2018	51.4	199 of 481	58.6%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2025	40.1	336 of 550	38.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	50.1	257 of 560	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	55.2	224 of 557	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	46.2	269 of 540	50.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	42.2	271 of 529	48.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	45.9	257 of 523	50.9%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2025	38.3	174 of 332	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	25.1	254 of 299	15.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	36.0	165 of 288	42.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	44.1	103 of 260	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	53.5	57 of 238	76.1%	★★★★☆
2019	46.1	93 of 222	58.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	45.2	130 of 279	53.4%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2025	28.0	380 of 492	22.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	37.2	308 of 504	38.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	45.5	260 of 503	48.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	41.3	284 of 500	43.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	48.4	228 of 496	54.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	42.3	265 of 484	45.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	36.6	328 of 481	31.8%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Hispanic (2023)70th percentile+8 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)51st percentile+12 vs school

Special Education (2025)48th percentile+9 vs school

Male (2025)39th percentile~ school

Female (2025)35th percentile-3 vs school

White (2025)23rd percentile-16 vs school

By subject vs Tennessee (2024-2025) ?

Social Studies51%~ state avg

Science32%-14 vs state

English Language Arts28%-10 vs state

Mathematics20%-23 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				TNReady Mathematics (2025)			TNReady English Language Arts (2025)			TNReady Science (2025)			TNReady Social Studies (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	TNReady Mathematics 7th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 8th Grade	TNReady Mathematics All Grades	TNReady English Language Arts 7th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 8th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts All Grades	TNReady Science 7th Grade	TNReady Science 8th Grade	TNReady Science All Grades	TNReady Social Studies 7th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 8th Grade	TNReady Social Studies All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Johnson County Middle School	Public	7-8	278 Fairground Hill	Mountain City	37683	Johnson County	Johnson County	No	No	No	No	(423) 727-2600	307	26	11.9		283 (92.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (6.2%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	39.1	359^th of 583 public middle schools	38.4%		50.9	266^th of 587 public middle schools	54.7%	93	24.0	15.5	19.5	28.0	28.9	28.5	35.2	28.9	31.8	64.8	38.7	50.9	$16,190	$561	$15,040

Frequently Asked Questions about Johnson County Middle School

Is Johnson County Middle School a good school?

Johnson County Middle School ranks 359^th of 583 Tennessee middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Johnson County Middle School attend?

Students who attend Johnson County Middle School usually go on to attend Johnson County High School

What is the racial makeup of Johnson County Middle School?

Students at Johnson County Middle School are 91% White, 7% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

What district is Johnson County Middle School in?

Johnson County

How many students attend Johnson County Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 281 students attended Johnson County Middle School.

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