Johnson County School District
School District · Paintsville, Kentucky
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,833
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,833
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Evaluating Johnson County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Johnson County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Johnson Central High School
Paintsville · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Johnson County Middle School
Paintsville · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
W R Castle Memorial Elementary School
Wittensville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kentucky rank
#64 of 157
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
above Kentucky avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,833
$153 vs Kentucky median
District size
3,304 students
Larger than Kentucky median
The short answer
Johnson County ranks #64 of 157 Kentucky districts by overall school rating. Johnson County's schools with real test data average 6.6/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Johnson Central High School (8.3/10), Johnson County Middle School (7.0/10), and W R Castle Memorial Elementary School (7.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.3/10 despite 58% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.2 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Johnson County schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Johnson County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnson Central High School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Johnson County Middle School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 3 | W R Castle Memorial Elementary School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Flat Gap Elementary School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Highland Elementary School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Johnson County Eagle Academy | 6.1 / 10 |
| 7 | Porter Elementary School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Central Elementary School | 5.0 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Johnson County
Johnson County is a Paintsville, Kentucky school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 3,304 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.2:1. The district invests $13,833 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.6/10, Johnson County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Johnson Central High School, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.
In standardized testing, Johnson County students show an average math proficiency of 47.1% and ELA proficiency of 57.2%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Johnson County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Johnson County with test data.
Schools in Johnson County
8 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Kentucky
- City
- Paintsville
- Total Enrollment
- 3,304
- Teachers (FTE)
- 250
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Johnson County?
Johnson County has 8 schools in total — 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Johnson County?
The average composite rating for Johnson County is 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Johnson County?
Johnson County spends $13,833 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Johnson County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Johnson County is 13.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Johnson County?
Johnson Central High School is the highest-rated school in Johnson County with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What are the test scores in Johnson County?
Across schools in Johnson County with test data, the average math proficiency is 47.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 57.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Johnson County compare to other districts in Kentucky?
Johnson County has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 8 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Kentucky by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 47.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 57.2%
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Compare Johnson County with neighboring districts in the state.
- Jefferson County (171)
- Fayette County (79)
- Kentucky Tech System (55)
- Warren County (34)
- Boone County (28)
- Hardin County (27)
- Bullitt County (25)
- Daviess County (24)
- Kenton County (22)
- Madison County (22)
- Oldham County (22)
- Pike County (20)
- Christian County (19)
- Laurel County (19)
- Hopkins County (18)
- Scott County (17)
- Franklin County (16)
- Knox County (15)
- Floyd County (14)
- Jessamine County (14)
- Mccracken County (14)
- Pulaski County (14)
- Shelby County (14)
- Henderson County (13)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Kentucky Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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