Top Rankings
Johnson City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 7,799 students in Johnson City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Tennessee.
Public Schools in Johnson City School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 40% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
13 Schools
1,907 Schools
# Students
7,799 Students
995,698 Students
# Teachers
504 Teachers
64,938 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Johnson City School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 146 school districts in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#10 out of 147 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
30%
Graduation Rate
90%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.59
# American Indian Students
12 Students
1,539 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
238 Students
20,089 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%
# Hispanic Students
1,004 Students
130,619 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
13%
# Black Students
693 Students
205,725 Students
% Black Students
9%
21%
# White Students
5,267 Students
594,766 Students
% White Students
68%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,065 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
583 Students
41,895 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
183
29,479
# Students in K Grade:
596
76,204
# Students in 1st Grade:
555
72,380
# Students in 2nd Grade:
601
73,837
# Students in 3rd Grade:
588
73,991
# Students in 4th Grade:
609
73,940
# Students in 5th Grade:
587
73,430
# Students in 6th Grade:
570
73,265
# Students in 7th Grade:
575
74,183
# Students in 8th Grade:
614
77,382
# Students in 9th Grade:
592
81,216
# Students in 10th Grade:
595
75,717
# Students in 11th Grade:
556
72,010
# Students in 12th Grade:
578
68,664
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,209 is higher than the state median of $12,157. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,828 is higher than the state median of $11,647. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$103 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$92 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,209
$12,157
Spending / Student
$11,828
$11,647
Best Johnson City School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Towne Acres Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2310 Larkspur Dr
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 854-4800
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 854-4800
Grades: K-4
| 371 students
Rank: #22.
Lake Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1001 Lake Ridge Square
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 610-6030
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 610-6030
Grades: K-4
| 488 students
Rank: #33.
Woodland Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2303 Indian Ridge Rd
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 434-5267
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 434-5267
Grades: PK-4
| 400 students
Rank: #44.
Fairmont Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1405 Lester Harris Rd
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 434-5275
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 434-5275
Grades: PK-4
| 479 students
Rank: #55.
South Side Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1011 Southwest Ave
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 434-5290
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 434-5290
Grades: PK-4
| 343 students
Rank: #66.
Science Hill High School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1509 John Exum Pkwy
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 232-2190
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 232-2190
Grades: 9-12
| 2,258 students
Rank: #77.
Indian Trail Intermediate School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
307 Car Mol Dr
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 610-6000
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 610-6000
Grades: 5-6
| 1,113 students
Rank: #88.
Liberty Bell Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
718 Morningside Dr
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 232-2179
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 232-2179
Grades: 7-8
| 1,142 students
Rank: #99.
Cherokee Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2100 Cherokee Rd
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 434-5281
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 434-5281
Grades: PK-4
| 344 students
Rank: #1010.
North Side Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 N Roan St
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 434-5249
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 434-5249
Grades: PK-4
| 303 students
Rank: #1111.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
907 King Springs Rd
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 434-5260
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 434-5260
Grades: PK-4
| 404 students
Rank: n/an/a
820 W. Market St
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 928-0380
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 928-0380
Grades: 5-12
| 154 students
Rank: n/an/a
John Robt. Bell Dr, Warf - Pic
Johnson City, TN 37614
(423) 439-7549
Johnson City, TN 37614
(423) 439-7549
Grades: PK
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Johnson City School District?
Johnson City School District manages 13 public schools serving 7,799 students.
What is the rank of Johnson City School District?
Johnson City School District is ranked #10 out of 146 school districts in Tennessee (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Tennessee school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Johnson City School District?
68% of Johnson City School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Johnson City School District?
Johnson City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What is Johnson City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,828 is higher than the state median of $11,647. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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