Washington County School District
School District · Jonesborough, Tennessee
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
13
9 elem, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,306
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
13
9 elem, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,306
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Evaluating Washington County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Washington 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.
West View School
Limestone · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Boones Creek Elementary School
Johnson City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
University School
Johnson City · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Tennessee rank
#67 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
above Tennessee avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,306
$105 vs Tennessee median
District size
8,103 students
Much larger than Tennessee median
The short answer
Washington County ranks #67 of 134 Tennessee districts by overall school rating. Washington County's schools with real test data average 6.6/10 across 13 schools. Its top-rated schools are West View School (9.1/10), Boones Creek Elementary School (8.3/10), and University School (8.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Washington County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (13 of 13). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | West View School | 9.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Boones Creek Elementary School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 3 | University School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Grandview Elementary School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Sulphur Springs Elementary | 7.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Ridgeview Elementary School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Daniel Boone High School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Gray Elementary School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Tennessee Virtual Learning Academy | 6.1 / 10 |
| 10 | David Crockett High School | 5.3 / 10 |
See all 13 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Washington County
Washington County is a Jonesborough, Tennessee school district serving 13 schools. The district educates 8,103 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.2:1. The district invests $11,306 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.6/10, Washington County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is West View School, which has a composite score of 9.1/10.
In standardized testing, Washington County students show an average math proficiency of 44.8% and ELA proficiency of 48.9%.
The district includes 9 elementary schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Washington County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Washington County with test data.
Schools in Washington County
13 schools Elementary Schools 9
High Schools 2
Other Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Tennessee
- City
- Jonesborough
- Total Enrollment
- 8,103
- Teachers (FTE)
- 571
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Washington County?
Washington County has 13 schools in total — 9 elementary, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Washington County?
The average composite rating for Washington 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 Washington County?
Washington County spends $11,306 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Washington County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Washington County is 14.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Washington County?
West View School is the highest-rated school in Washington County with a composite score of 9.1/10.
What are the test scores in Washington County?
Across schools in Washington County with test data, the average math proficiency is 44.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 48.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Washington County compare to other districts in Tennessee?
Washington County has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 13 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
- 6.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 44.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 48.9%
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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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