For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,040 students in Johnson County, GA.
The top ranked public schools in Johnson County, GA are Johnson County Elementary School, Johnson County High School and Johnson County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Johnson County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Johnson County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Johnson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Johnson County Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2160 W Elm St
Wrightsville, GA 31096
(478) 864-3446
Wrightsville, GA 31096
(478) 864-3446
Grades: PK-5
| 512 students
Rank: #22.
Johnson County High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
150 Herschel Walker Dr
Wrightsville, GA 31096
(478) 864-2222
Wrightsville, GA 31096
(478) 864-2222
Grades: 9-12
| 292 students
Rank: #33.
Johnson County Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
150 Herschel Walker Dr
Wrightsville, GA 31096
(478) 864-2222
Wrightsville, GA 31096
(478) 864-2222
Grades: 6-8
| 236 students
Johnson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Crossroads Programevening School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
210 Trojan Way
Wrightsville, GA 31096
(478) 864-1760
Wrightsville, GA 31096
(478) 864-1760
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Oconee Area Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
210 Trojan Way
Wrightsville, GA 31096
(912) 445-2649
Wrightsville, GA 31096
(912) 445-2649
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Johnson County, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Johnson County, GA include Johnson County Elementary School, Johnson County High School and Johnson County Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Johnson County?
3 public schools are located in Johnson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Johnson County?
Johnson County public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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