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Johnson County Middle School

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Johnson County Middle School ranks 308 th of 594 Tennessee middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-8

308^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 594 Tennessee Middle Schools

Better than 48% of Tennessee middle schools

Summary

Johnson County Middle School serves 281 students in grades 7–8 in Mountain City, Tennessee, a small town in the northeastern corner of the state. The school is part of Johnson County Schools, a district that ranks among the lowest in Tennessee, yet Johnson County Middle School itself performs far better than the district as a whole, ranking in the 48th percentile statewide (2 stars) — a solid mid-tier result that makes it a relative island of academic strength in a struggling district.

Parents will find several bright spots. Social Studies is a clear signature subject, with 59.2% of students proficient — well above the state average of 51.4% — and 7th graders posted an impressive 65.9% proficiency rate. Algebra I results are equally striking: 75% of students taking the course scored proficient, far outpacing the district's 9.7% and the state's 27.5%. The school also shows notable progress with special education students, who jumped from the 15th percentile to the 61st percentile in just two years. With a favorable student-to-teacher ratio of roughly 11–12 to 1 and per-pupil spending of $16,190, the school has solid resources to build on.

The main concerns are academic gaps and attendance. Proficiency in Math (28.6%), ELA (30.6%), and Science (35.1%) all trail state averages, and chronic absenteeism has nearly tripled since 2020–2021, reaching 20.3% — above both district and state rates. Still, with no comparable schools within 20 miles for reference, Johnson County Middle School stands out as a school that significantly outperforms its district and shows real pockets of excellence that could be replicated in other subjects.

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 Schools

Students who attend Johnson County Middle School usually attend:

High:

Johnson County High School

Feeder schools for Johnson County Middle School:

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

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 → 48th in 2026

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Tennessee average (38% vs 45% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped from its 66th-percentile peak (2021) to 48th (2026)

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school38%

District avg24%

Tennessee avg45%

308^th of 594

Tennessee public middle schools ?

Bottom 48%▼ down 3 pts since 2018

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2Middle Schools in the Johnson County Schools

136^th of 141Johnson County Schools 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)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2026	47.2	308 of 594	48.1%	★★☆☆☆
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
2026	48.1	234 of 478	51.0%	★★★☆☆
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
2026	46.8	135 of 349	61.3%	★★★☆☆
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
2026	32.9	347 of 494	29.8%	★★☆☆☆
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

Special Education (2026)61st percentile+13 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)51st percentile+3 vs school

Male (2025)39th percentile~ school

Female (2025)35th percentile-3 vs school

White (2026)30th percentile-18 vs school

By subject vs Tennessee (2025-2026) ?

Social Studies59%+8 vs state

Science35%-12 vs state

English Language Arts31%-10 vs state

Mathematics29%-14 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				TNReady Mathematics (2026)			TNReady English Language Arts (2026)			TNReady Science (2026)			TNReady Social Studies (2026)			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 (2016)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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 Schools	No	No	No	No	(423) 727-2600	307	26	11.9	67.8%	283 (92.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (6.2%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	47.2	308^th of 594 public middle schools	48.1%		39.1	359^th of 583 public middle schools	38.4%	51	33.3	23.5	28.6	26.2	35.3	30.6	34.1	36.1	35.1	65.9	52.1	59.2	$16,190	$561	$15,040

Frequently Asked Questions about Johnson County Middle 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.

How many students attend Johnson County Middle School?

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

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

Is Johnson County Middle School a good school?

Johnson County Middle School ranks 308^th of 594 Tennessee middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Johnson County Middle School in?

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2025–26 TNReady test scoresNewAug 25, 2026

2024–25 dropout ratesApr 2, 2026

2024–25 school spending dataFeb 27, 2026

2024–25 attendance dataDec 18, 2025

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Tennessee Department of Education.

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