For the 2023 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 4,114 students in Johnson County, KY (there are 2 private schools, serving 85 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Johnson County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Johnson County, KY are Johnson County Alternative School, Paintsville High School and Flat Gap Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Johnson County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Johnson County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 25% (majority Black).
Best Johnson County Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Johnson County Alternative School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
257 North Mayo Trail
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2077
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2077
Grades: 7-12
| 76 students
Rank: #22.
Paintsville High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
225 2nd St
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2656
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2656
Grades: 7-12
| 313 students
Rank: #33.
Flat Gap Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1450 Ky Rt 689
Flatgap, KY 41219
(606) 265-3110
Flatgap, KY 41219
(606) 265-3110
Grades: PK-6
| 205 students
Rank: #44.
Johnson County Middle School
Math: 25% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
251 N Mayo Tr
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-4133
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-4133
Grades: 7-8
| 520 students
Rank: #55.
Paintsville Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
325 2nd St
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2651
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2651
Grades: PK-6
| 403 students
Rank: #66.
Highland Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
649 Us 23 South
Staffordsville, KY 41256
(606) 297-3674
Staffordsville, KY 41256
(606) 297-3674
Grades: PK-6
| 439 students
Rank: #77.
W R Castle Memorial Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3936 Us 23 N
Wittensville, KY 41274
(606) 297-3738
Wittensville, KY 41274
(606) 297-3738
Grades: PK-6
| 382 students
Rank: #88.
Porter Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7210 Us 321 S
Hagerhill, KY 41222
(606) 789-2545
Hagerhill, KY 41222
(606) 789-2545
Grades: PK-6
| 354 students
Rank: #99.
Johnson Central High School
Math: 20% | Reading: 25%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
257 North Mayo Trail
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2500
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,058 students
Rank: #1010.
Central Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1715 Euclid Ave
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2541
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2541
Grades: PK-6
| 364 students
Rank: n/an/a
Carl D Perkins Comprehensive Rehab Center
Vocational School
5659 Main Street
Thelma, KY 41260
(606) 789-1440
Thelma, KY 41260
(606) 789-1440
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Kentucky Technical - Mayo Regional Technical Center
Vocational School
513 3rd Street
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-5321
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-5321
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Mayo Technical College
Vocational School
513 Third Street
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-5321
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-5321
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Johnson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
8446 Ky Rt 40 E
Williamsport, KY 41271
(606) 789-5050
Williamsport, KY 41271
(606) 789-5050
Grades: PK-6
| 178 students
305 Second St
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2651
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2651
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Johnson County, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Johnson County, KY include Johnson County Alternative School, Paintsville High School and Flat Gap Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Johnson County, KY?
13 public schools are located in Johnson County, KY.
What percentage of students in Johnson County, KY go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Johnson County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Johnson County, KY?
Johnson County, KY public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 25% (majority Black).
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