Excellent
#128 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 10% in state
Johnson Central High School
High School · Johnson County · Paintsville, KY
A Johnson County high school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
257 North Mayo Trail, Paintsville, KY 41240
- Math 53% proficient (2025)
- Reading 67% proficient (2025)
- 97.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Johnson Central High School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 38 points since 2020, reaching 60% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Johnson Central 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 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low146/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Paintsville), 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
$41,000
Median home value
$159,500
Median rent
$685/mo
College educated
15.2%
Homeownership
49.4%
Poverty rate
25.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 41240; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson County Eagle AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 149 | Compare → |
| Paintsville High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 7–12 | 0.8 mi | 321 | Compare → |
| The Piarist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | 6–12 | 5.0 mi | 31 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Johnson County
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #1 of 8
- District spending per student
- $13,833NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Johnson Central High School is listed in Johnson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Johnson Central High School
Johnson Central High School is a public high school in Paintsville, KY, part of Johnson County, serving approximately 913 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #128 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
What's said publicly about Johnson Central High School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Johnson Central High School
What grades does Johnson Central High School serve?
Johnson Central High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Johnson Central High School?
Johnson Central High School has an enrollment of approximately 913 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Johnson Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Johnson Central High School is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Johnson Central High School rank in KY?
Johnson Central High School ranks #128 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Johnson Central High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Johnson Central High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Central High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Johnson Central High School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Johnson Central High School a charter school?
No, Johnson Central High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Johnson Central High School a Title I school?
No, Johnson Central High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Johnson Central High School?
57.7% of students at Johnson Central 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
- 913
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 71
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Johnson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.6%
- Phone
- (606) 789-2500
- 4-Year Graduation
- 97.0%
- Area population (ZIP 41240)
- 6,495
- Area median age
- 46.3
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 · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. 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 41240; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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