Serving 818 students in grades 6-8, John Sevier Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 818 students
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sevier Middle School serves the northwest part of Kingsport, TN, covering an area of approximately 15.6 square miles. The average drive to the school is about 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located 5.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
John Sevier Middle School's student population of 818 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
818 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
59 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
John Sevier Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Sevier Middle School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1020 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
10%
16%
Black
6%
20%
White
72%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.6%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Sevier Middle School's ranking?
John Sevier Middle School is ranked #1020 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are John Sevier Middle School often compared to?
John Sevier Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ross N. Robinson Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend John Sevier Middle School?
818 students attend John Sevier Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of John Sevier Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does John Sevier Middle School offer ?
John Sevier Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John Sevier Middle School part of?
John Sevier Middle School is part of Kingsport School District.
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