Johnson Central High School
Tel:
(606) 789-2500
- Johnson Central High School serves 1,078 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Johnson Central High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 23% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Johnson Central High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
- Category Attribute
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Johnson Central High School's student population of 1,078 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 66 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,078 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 66 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Johnson Central High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,246 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Johnson Central High School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KY) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #1076 out of 1246 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 27% | 47% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 7% |
| Black | n/a | 10% |
| White | 98% | 77% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.04 | 0.40 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 90% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 60% | 55% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Johnson County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, KY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Johnson Central High School is Paintsville High School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Johnson County Middle School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Paintsville Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Paintsville Johnson County Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 546 students
0.0 miles
251 N Mayo Tr
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-4133 0.0 7-8 546 - Paintsville Kentucky Technical - Mayo Regional Technical Center Vocational School
0.2 miles
513 3rd Street
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-5321 0.2 n/a n/a - Paintsville Mayo Technical College Vocational School
0.2 miles
513 Third Street
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-5321 0.2 n/a n/a - Paintsville Paintsville High School Grades: 7-12 | 362 students
0.3 miles
225 2nd St
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2656 0.3 7-12 362 - Paintsville Paintsville Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 432 students
0.4 miles
325 2nd St
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2651 0.4 PK-6 432
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