Johnson County Middle School

Johnson County
251 N Mayo Tr
Paintsville, KY 41240
449 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Johnson County Middle School, located at 251 N Mayo Tr in Paintsville, Kentucky, serves as a central hub for adolescent education in the local community. As a middle school, it focuses on bridging the gap between elementary and high school, typically catering to students in grades 6 through 8. The school is part of the Johnson County School District, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing a foundational academic environment that emphasizes core subjects, personal growth, and social development during these formative years.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Johnson County Middle School plays an active role in the extracurricular life of the Paintsville area. The school offers various programs designed to engage students in athletics, arts, and student leadership, helping to foster a well-rounded educational experience. By maintaining its location in the heart of the community, the school serves as a primary institution for local families, working to prepare students for the academic rigors and personal responsibilities they will encounter in high school and beyond.
449
Total Students
39.6
Full-Time Teachers
11.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
58.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    426 (94.9%)
  • Two or More
    9 (2.0%)
  • Hispanic
    8 (1.8%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.7%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2%)
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: (606)789-4133
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 449
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 39.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 255
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 9

* 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 7 245
Grade 8 204
Gender Ratio