Top 10 Best Washington County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 30 public schools serving 16,556 students in Washington County, TN (there are 11 private schools, serving 1,660 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Washington County, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%). Washington County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Tennessee.
The top ranked public schools in Washington County, TN are Towne Acres Elementary School, Lake Ridge Elementary School and Woodland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 40% (majority Black).

Best Washington County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Towne Acres Elementary School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2310 Larkspur Dr
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 854-4800
Grades: K-4
| 371 students
Rank: #22.
Lake Ridge Elementary School
Math: 65% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1001 Lake Ridge Square
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 610-6030
Grades: K-4
| 488 students
Rank: #33.
Woodland Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2303 Indian Ridge Rd
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 434-5267
Grades: PK-4
| 400 students
Rank: #44.
Fairmont Elementary School
Math: 56% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1405 Lester Harris Rd
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 434-5275
Grades: PK-4
| 479 students
Rank: #55.
University School
Math: 47% | Reading: 69%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1 Alexendra Dr
Johnson City, TN 37614
(423) 439-4333
Grades: K-12
| 604 students
Rank: #66.
South Side Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1011 Southwest Ave
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 434-5290
Grades: PK-4
| 343 students
Rank: #77.
Science Hill High School
Magnet School
Math: 37% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1509 John Exum Pkwy
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 232-2190
Grades: 9-12
| 2,258 students
Rank: #88.
Indian Trail Intermediate School
Math: 48% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
307 Car Mol Dr
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 610-6000
Grades: 5-6
| 1,113 students
Rank: #99.
Ridgeview Elementary School
Math: 44% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
252 Sam Jenkins Rd
Johnson City, TN 37615
(423) 788-7340
Grades: PK-8
| 752 students
Rank: #1010.
Tennessee Virtual Learning Academy
Reading: ≥50%
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2002 Indian Ridge Rd
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 434-4900
Grades: 6-12
| 110 students
Rank: #1111.
Liberty Bell Middle School
Math: 43% | Reading: 38%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
718 Morningside Dr
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 232-2179
Grades: 7-8
| 1,142 students
Rank: #1212.
Cherokee Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2100 Cherokee Rd
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 434-5281
Grades: PK-4
| 344 students
Rank: #1313.
North Side Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1000 N Roan St
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 434-5249
Grades: PK-4
| 303 students
Rank: #1414.
Gray Elementary School
Math: 33% | Reading: 34%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
755 Gray Station Rd
Johnson City, TN 37615
(423) 477-1640
Grades: PK-8
| 522 students
Rank: #1515.
Daniel Boone High School
Math: 23% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1440 Suncrest Dr
Johnson City, TN 37615
(423) 477-1600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,235 students
Rank: #1616.
David Crockett High School
Math: 25% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
684 Old State Route 34
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 753-1150
Grades: 9-12
| 1,239 students
Rank: #1717.
Happy Valley Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1840 Milligan Hwy
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 547-4028
Grades: PK-4
| 480 students
Rank: #1818.
Boones Creek Elementary School
Math: 24% | Reading: 31%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
132 Highland Church Rd
Johnson City, TN 37615
(423) 283-3500
Grades: PK-8
| 804 students
Rank: #1919.
Jonesborough Middle School
Math: 27% | Reading: 25%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
308 Forest Dr
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 753-1190
Grades: 5-8
| 396 students
Rank: #2020.
Mountain View Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
907 King Springs Rd
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 434-5260
Grades: PK-4
| 404 students
Rank: #2121.
Sulphur Springs Elementary School
Math: 22% | Reading: 26%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1518 Gray Station/sulphur Spri
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 753-1140
Grades: K-8
| 340 students
Rank: #2222.
Grandview Elementary School
Math: 24% | Reading: 23%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2891 Hwy 11e
Telford, TN 37690
(423) 257-7400
Grades: PK-8
| 627 students
Rank: #2323.
Jonesborough Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
306 Forest Dr
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 753-1180
Grades: PK-4
| 449 students
Rank: #2424.
Lamar Elementary School
Math: 16% | Reading: 23%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3261 Highway 81 South
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 753-1130
Grades: PK-8
| 389 students
Rank: #2525.
West View School
Math: 11% | Reading: 23%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2847 Old State Rt 34
Limestone, TN 37681
(423) 753-1175
Grades: K-8
| 322 students
Rank: #2626.
Fall Branch Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1061 Highway 93
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 348-1200
Grades: K-8
| 248 students
Rank: #2727.
Central Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
252 Taylor Rd
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 547-4045
Grades: PK-8
| 240 students
Rank: n/an/a
820 W. Market St
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 928-0380
Grades: 5-12
| 154 students
John Robt. Bell Dr, Warf - Pic
Johnson City, TN 37614
(423) 439-7549
Grades: PK
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
2002 Indian Ridge Rd
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 434-4900
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Washington County, TN

Washington County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
348 Boones Creek Christian Chu
Johnson City, TN 37615
(423) 283-3500
Grades: PK-4
| 338 students
4352 North Roan St
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 283-3520
Grades: 5-8
| 332 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Washington County, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Washington County, TN include Towne Acres Elementary School, Lake Ridge Elementary School and Woodland Elementary School. Washington County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Tennessee.
How many public schools are located in Washington County, TN?
30 public schools are located in Washington County, TN.
What percentage of students in Washington County, TN go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Washington County, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County, TN?
Washington County, TN public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 40% (majority Black).

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