Middle Schools in Clarke County Public Schools

Clarke County Public Schools has only one middle school, Johnson-Williams Middle, which serves 425 students in grades 6-8. The school's student population is predominantly White (74.59%), with smaller percentages of Hispanic (14.12%), African American (3.53%), and other racial groups. While Johnson-Williams Middle has performed well in certain subject areas, such as 8th grade Algebra I and Geometry, its overall academic performance has been declining in recent years, with the school ranking 283rd out of 417 Virginia middle schools for the 2023-2024 school year and receiving a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school's spending per student for the 2020-2021 school year was $8,189, and the student-teacher ratio is 15.3 to 1. However, the school's performance is below the state average in several core subject areas, including 6th-8th grade Mathematics (46.15%-50% proficient vs. 50.1%-59.41% statewide) and 6th-8th grade English Reading (65.49%-71.43% proficient vs. 70.65%-71.56% statewide). Additionally, 28.94% of students at Johnson-Williams Middle receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students.

The declining ranking and star rating of Johnson-Williams Middle over the past few years is a concerning trend that warrants further investigation by the Clarke County Public Schools district. Understanding the underlying factors contributing to this decline could help the school and district identify areas for improvement and develop targeted strategies to address the academic gaps and promote student success.