Johnson Co Middle School

Johnson County
278 Fairground Hill
Mountain City, TN 37683
284 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Johnson County Middle School, located in Mountain City, Tennessee, serves as a central hub for adolescent education in the region. Situated on Fairground Hill, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary and high school. It focuses on academic growth, character development, and preparing students for the transition to Johnson County High School, while maintaining a strong connection to the local rural community.

The school’s official website highlights its dedication to both academic excellence and student engagement through various extracurricular activities and school-wide initiatives. By providing a curriculum designed to challenge students while addressing their social and emotional needs, Johnson County Middle School aims to cultivate a well-rounded student body. The institution emphasizes clear communication between staff, parents, and the community to ensure that every student has the resources necessary to succeed in their educational journey.
284
Total Students
25.4
Full-Time Teachers
11.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    259 (91.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    20 (7.0 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (1.1 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.4 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Johnson County
Phone: (423)727-2600
Website: http://www.jcms.k12tn.net/
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 284
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 25.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 7 146
Grade 8 138
Gender Ratio