Serving 220 students in grades 6-8, Johnson County Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 220 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Johnson County Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district of Wrightsville, GA, covering approximately 306.6 square miles. Families typically face a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being 11.8 miles and the furthest edge reaching 17.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Johnson County Middle School's student population of 220 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
220 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
'We Are JOCO! It Takes the Whole Community!'
School Rankings
Johnson County Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Johnson County Middle School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1410 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
39%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
54%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.6%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
10%
5%
Showing 2007–2018. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Johnson County Middle School's ranking?
Johnson County Middle School is ranked #1410 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Johnson County Middle School?
220 students attend Johnson County Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Johnson County Middle School students are White, 39% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Johnson County Middle School?
Johnson County Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Johnson County Middle School offer ?
Johnson County Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Johnson County Middle School part of?
Johnson County Middle School is part of Johnson County School District.
School Calendar
View the Johnson County Middle School yearly calendar below.
School Reviews
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