Central Elementary vs South Side Elementary
South Side Elementary has a higher overall rating of 8.7/10 compared to 7.4/10. South Side Elementary is significantly larger with 442 students, about 1.7× the size of Central Elementary (261). In math proficiency, South Side Elementary leads at 72.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Central Elementary
Johnson City, TN
7.4/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 8th
261 students
South Side Elementary
Johnson City, TN
8.7/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
442 students
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| Metric | Central Elementary | South Side Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.4 / 10 | 8.7 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 5.5 | 9.2 |
| Growth Score | 7.7 | 8.0 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| Environment Score | 9.3 | 9.8 |
| State Rank | #511 of 1,790 | #135 of 1,790 |
| State Percentile | 72th | 93th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Central Elementary | South Side Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 22.0% | 72.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 27.0% | 57.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Central Elementary | South Side Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Pre-K – 8th | Pre-K – 5th |
| Enrollment | 261 | 442 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 10.4:1 | 12.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| District | Carter County | Johnson City |
| City | Johnson City | Johnson City |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Johnson City (37601) | Johnson City (37604) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $49,658 | $49,351 |
| Median Home Value | $187,000 | $231,900 |
| Median Rent | $892 | $950 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 32.5% | 39.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 21.0% | 22.4% |
| Avg Commute | 19 min | 19 min |