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#1028 of 1,786 schools in TN
Johnson Co Middle School
Middle School · Johnson County · Mountain City, TN
A Johnson County middle school serving grades 7th – 8th.
278 Fairground Hill, Mountain City, TN 37683
- Math 19% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 28% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Johnson Co Middle School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 24% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Johnson Co Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 9Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,009/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mountain City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,908
Median home value
$175,100
Median rent
$628/mo
College educated
13.4%
Homeownership
77.6%
Poverty rate
23.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37683; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Youth AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | 1–12 | 2.3 mi | 58 | Compare → |
| Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County 4-8Enrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 4–8 | Not available | 1,315 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Johnson County
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #2 of 8
- District spending per student
- $8,198NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Johnson Co Middle School is listed in Johnson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Johnson Co Middle School
Johnson Co Middle School is a public middle school in Mountain City, TN, part of Johnson County, serving approximately 307 students in grades 7th-8th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,028 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Johnson Co Middle School
What grades does Johnson Co Middle School serve?
Johnson Co Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Johnson Co Middle School?
Johnson Co Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 307 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Johnson Co Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Johnson Co Middle School is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Johnson Co Middle School rank in TN?
Johnson Co Middle School ranks #1,028 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Johnson Co Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Johnson Co Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Johnson Co Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Johnson Co Middle School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Johnson Co Middle School a charter school?
No, Johnson Co Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Johnson Co Middle School a Title I school?
No, Johnson Co Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 307
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Johnson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.2%
- Phone
- (423) 727-2600
- Area population (ZIP 37683)
- 13,716
- Area median age
- 45.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 37683; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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