John Sevier Middle School

John Sevier Middle School serves grades 6 through 8 in Kingsport, Tennessee, with an enrollment of 799 students. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13.8:1 with 58 full-time equivalent teachers, providing a reasonable class structure for a public middle school. Academically, the school is working toward strengthening student performance across core subjects.

In English language arts and reading, 30% of students are performing at proficient levels or above, while math proficiency sits at 31%. Science and social studies show stronger results, with 52% and 56% of students meeting proficiency benchmarks respectively. The school's MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 reflects these developmental areas, with an academic score of 5.3.

Statewide, John Sevier ranks at the 52nd percentile among Tennessee's 1,796 schools, positioning it near the middle of the state's middle schools. For families evaluating this school, it's important to recognize that while there is room for academic growth in literacy and mathematics, the stronger performance in science and social studies indicates students are building skills across the curriculum. The school's mid-sized enrollment and staff-to-student ratio allow for meaningful teacher-student connections.

Located in Kingsport's small city setting, John Sevier serves a community with accessible school facilities and local engagement opportunities.