Johnson County Middle School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Paintsville, Kentucky 41240 · Johnson County
#46 of 217 middle schools in Kentucky
#4394 of 15,369 nationally
About Johnson County Middle School
Johnson County Middle School is a public middle located in Paintsville, in the Johnson County school district of Kentucky, United States. It caters for Grades 7–8. In 2025 it enrolled 449 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 64.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of middle schools in United States and 46th of 217 ranked middle schools in Kentucky. Its strongest component is students per teacher (83th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 449.
There are 5 schools in Paintsville; Johnson County Middle School ranks 3rd of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)49%
- Reading proficiency (30%)63%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)58.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Johnson County Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 58.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 63%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 49%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Johnson County Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Johnson Central High School
Paintsville · Public high · Grades 9–12
888 students · 204 m away
Paintsville Elementary School
Paintsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
434 students · 949 m away
Paintsville High School
Paintsville · Public high · Grades 7–12
318 students · 1.1 km away
Highland Elementary School
Staffordsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
392 students · 2.2 km away
Central Elementary School
Paintsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
341 students · 3.4 km away
W R Castle Memorial Elementary School
Wittensville · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
390 students · 5.3 km away
Porter Elementary School
Hagerhill · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
431 students · 8.0 km away
Flat Gap Elementary School
Flatgap · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
241 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Kentucky with a comparable Enrollment.
James E Bazzell Middle School
Scottsville · Public middle · Grades 7–8
448 students
Browning Springs Middle School
Madisonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
443 students
Butler County Middle School
Morgantown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
461 students
Farristown Middle School
Berea · Public middle · Grades 6–8
463 students
Heath Middle School
West Paducah · Public middle · Grades 6–8
433 students
James Madison Middle School
Madisonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
466 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Johnson County Middle School a good school?
Johnson County Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 64.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #46 of 217 in Kentucky. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Johnson County Middle School rank in Kentucky?
Johnson County Middle School ranks #46 of 217 middle schools in Kentucky and #4394 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Johnson County Middle School?
Johnson County Middle School had 449 students in 2025.
Is Johnson County Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
Johnson County Middle School is classified as a middle covering Grades 7–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Johnson County Middle School?
There are 8 schools within 15 km of Johnson County Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.