Johnson City School District
School District · Johnson City, Tennessee
Avg Rating
8.0
out of 10
Schools
11
8 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,230
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Avg Rating
8.0
out of 10
Schools
11
8 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,230
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
How this district compares
Tennessee rank
#8 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.7
above Tennessee avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,230
+$819 vs Tennessee median
District size
7,936 students
Much larger than Tennessee median
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. The district invests $12,230 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.0/10, Johnson City is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is North Side Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.7/10.
In standardized testing, Johnson City students show an average math proficiency of 57.3% and ELA proficiency of 54.4%.
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 schools Elementary Schools 8
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Tennessee
- City
- Johnson City
- Total Enrollment
- 7,936
- Teachers (FTE)
- 541
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data 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 8.0/10. 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 City?
Johnson City spends $12,230 per student per year.
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?
North Side Elementary is the highest-rated school in Johnson City with a composite score of 9.7/10.
What are the test scores in Johnson City?
Across schools in Johnson City with test data, the average math proficiency is 57.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 54.4%. 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 8.0/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 8.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 57.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 54.4%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in TN
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)
- Hamblen County (18)
- Bradley County (18)
- Greene 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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