Johnson City School District
School District · Johnson City, Tennessee
Avg Rating
8.2
out of 10
Schools
11
8 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
7,936
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Avg Rating
8.2
out of 10
Schools
11
8 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
7,936
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Evaluating Johnson City?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Johnson City 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.
Towne Acres Elementary
Johnson City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
North Side Elementary
Johnson City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lake Ridge Elementary
Johnson City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Tennessee rank
#6 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.8
above Tennessee avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,230
+$819 vs Tennessee median
District size
7,936 students
Much larger than Tennessee median
The short answer
Johnson City ranks #6 of 134 Tennessee districts by overall school rating. Johnson City's schools with real test data average 8.2/10 across 11 schools. Its top-rated schools are Towne Acres Elementary (9.5/10), North Side Elementary (9.4/10), and Lake Ridge Elementary (9.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Johnson City
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (11 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Towne Acres Elementary | 9.5 / 10 |
| 2 | North Side Elementary | 9.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Lake Ridge Elementary | 9.2 / 10 |
| 4 | South Side Elementary | 8.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Woodland Elementary | 8.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Cherokee Elementary | 8.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Fairmont Elementary | 8.0 / 10 |
| 8 | Indian Trail Middle School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 9 | Science Hill High School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 10 | Liberty Bell Middle School | 7.1 / 10 |
See all 11 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Johnson City
Johnson City is a Johnson City, Tennessee school district serving 11 schools.The district educates 7,936 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.7:1. District-level spending was $12,230 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 8.2/10, Johnson City is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Towne Acres Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.5/10.
In standardized testing, Johnson City students show an average math proficiency of 61.1% and ELA proficiency of 57.2%.
The district includes 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Johnson City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Johnson City with test data.
Schools in Johnson City
11 schoolsElementary Schools8
Middle Schools2
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Tennessee
- City
- Johnson City
- Total Enrollment
- 7,936
- Teachers (FTE)
- 541
- District spending per student
- $12,230NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 18.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Johnson City?
Johnson City has 11 schools in total — 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Johnson City?
The average composite rating for Johnson City is 8.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Johnson City?
Johnson City's district-level spending was $12,230 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Johnson City?
The average student-teacher ratio in Johnson City is 14.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Johnson City?
Towne Acres Elementary is the highest-rated school in Johnson City with a composite score of 9.5/10.
What are the test scores in Johnson City?
Across schools in Johnson City with test data, the average math proficiency is 61.1% 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 City compare to other districts in Tennessee?
Johnson City has an average school rating of 8.2/10 across 11 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Tennessee 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
- 8.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 61.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 57.2%
How we rate schools
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Compare Johnson City with neighboring districts in the state.
- Memphis-shelby County Schools (222)
- Davidson County (162)
- Knox County (94)
- Hamilton County (81)
- Sumner County (52)
- Williamson County (52)
- Rutherford County (51)
- Montgomery County (44)
- Sevier County (33)
- Madison County (26)
- Wilson County (25)
- Maury County (23)
- Robertson County (23)
- Blount County (22)
- Putnam County (22)
- Anderson County (19)
- Bradley County (18)
- Greene County (18)
- Hamblen County (18)
- Hawkins County (18)
- Roane County (18)
- Dickson County (17)
- Sullivan County (17)
- Campbell County (16)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Tennessee 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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