Johnson County School District
School District · Mountain City, Tennessee
Avg Rating
3.8
out of 10
Schools
8
4 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,198
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.2:1
Avg Rating
3.8
out of 10
Schools
8
4 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,198
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.2:1
How this district compares
Tennessee rank
#134 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-2.5
below Tennessee avg
Per-pupil spending
$8,198
$3,213 vs Tennessee median
District size
4,788 students
Larger than Tennessee median
About Johnson County
Johnson County is a Mountain City, Tennessee school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 4,788 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19.2:1. The district invests $8,198 per student annually.
With an average rating of 3.8/10, Johnson County has schools with varying levels of academic achievement.
The highest-rated school in the district is Johnson Co High School, which has a composite score of 5.0/10.
In standardized testing, Johnson County students show an average math proficiency of 26.5% and ELA proficiency of 30.8%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
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 4
District Details
- State
- Tennessee
- City
- Mountain City
- Total Enrollment
- 4,788
- Teachers (FTE)
- 249
- 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 — 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 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 3.8/10. 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 $8,198 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Johnson County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Johnson County is 19.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Johnson County?
Johnson Co High School is the highest-rated school in Johnson County with a composite score of 5.0/10.
What are the test scores in Johnson County?
Across schools in Johnson County with test data, the average math proficiency is 26.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 30.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Johnson County compare to other districts in Tennessee?
Johnson County has an average school rating of 3.8/10 across 8 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
- 3.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 26.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 30.8%
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 County 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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