Johnson High School

3305 Poplar Springs Rd
Gainesville, GA 30507
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,340 students in grades 9-12, Johnson High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,340 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : 81% (Btm 50% in GA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Johnson High School's student population of 1,340 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 91 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,340 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
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School Rankings

Johnson High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Johnson High School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
#1225 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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33%
37%
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30%
40%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
2%
5%
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Hispanic
77%
18%
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Black
4%
36%
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White
16%
37%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.38
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81%
84%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Johnson High School's ranking?
Johnson High School is ranked #1225 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Johnson High School often compared to?
Johnson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Flowery Branch High School, Gainesville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Johnson High School?
The graduation rate of Johnson High School is 81%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Johnson High School?
1,340 students attend Johnson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Johnson High School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Johnson High School?
Johnson High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Johnson High School offer ?
Johnson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Johnson High School part of?
Johnson High School is part of Hall County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,340 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : 81% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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