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#1016 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 45% in state
Johnson High School
High School · Savannah-chatham County · Savannah, GA
A Savannah-chatham County high school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3012 Sunset Blvd, Savannah, GA 31404
- Math 18% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 25% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 86.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Johnson High School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 22% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Johnson High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 48Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low20/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Savannah), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$49,805
Median home value
$193,100
Median rent
$1,199/mo
College educated
28.4%
Homeownership
47.9%
Poverty rate
20%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31404; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Ashtin Christian School for GirlsPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 7–11 | 1.3 mi | 4 | Compare → |
| School of Humanities at Juliette Gordon LowEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 666 | Compare → |
| St John AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 2–12 | 1.4 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| New Hampstead High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,487 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Savannah-chatham County
- Schools in district
- 58
- Rank in district
- #18 of 58
- District spending per student
- $15,342NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Johnson High School is listed in Savannah-Chatham County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Johnson High School
Johnson High School is a public high school in Savannah, GA, part of Savannah-chatham County, serving approximately 797 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,016 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Johnson High School
What grades does Johnson High School serve?
Johnson High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Johnson High School?
Johnson High School has an enrollment of approximately 797 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Johnson High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Johnson High School is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Johnson High School rank in GA?
Johnson High School ranks #1,016 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Johnson High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Johnson High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Johnson High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Johnson High School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Johnson High School a charter school?
No, Johnson High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Johnson High School a Title I school?
No, Johnson High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Johnson High School?
81.9% of students at Johnson High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 797
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 68
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Chatham County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.8%
- Phone
- (912) 395-6400
- 4-Year Graduation
- 86.0%
- Area population (ZIP 31404)
- 30,749
- Area average commute
- 20.3 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 31404; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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