Top Rankings
Johnson County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 2,928 students in Johnson County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Johnson County School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
11 Schools
1,534 Schools
# Students
2,928 Students
653,779 Students
# Teachers
243 Teachers
43,425 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Johnson County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has decreased from 97% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#62 out of 172 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
22%
Graduation Rate
94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.07
0.44
# American Indian Students
3 Students
853 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
10 Students
12,780 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
32 Students
54,122 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
8%
# Black Students
11 Students
69,939 Students
% Black Students
n/a
11%
# White Students
2,825 Students
483,034 Students
% White Students
97%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
1,016 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
43 Students
32,044 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
113
23,220
# Students in K Grade:
248
49,563
# Students in 1st Grade:
192
46,851
# Students in 2nd Grade:
214
47,051
# Students in 3rd Grade:
204
47,138
# Students in 4th Grade:
226
43,531
# Students in 5th Grade:
190
47,161
# Students in 6th Grade:
230
47,803
# Students in 7th Grade:
208
50,309
# Students in 8th Grade:
222
51,319
# Students in 9th Grade:
226
56,875
# Students in 10th Grade:
220
50,386
# Students in 11th Grade:
216
47,642
# Students in 12th Grade:
217
44,266
# Ungraded Students:
2
664
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,969 is higher than the state median of $14,317. The school district revenue/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,751 is higher than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$47 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$43 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,969
$14,317
Spending / Student
$14,751
$14,055
Best Johnson County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
649 Us 23 South
Staffordsville, KY 41256
(606) 297-3674
Staffordsville, KY 41256
(606) 297-3674
Grades: PK-6
| 380 students
Rank: #22.
Flat Gap Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1450 Ky Rt 689
Flatgap, KY 41219
(606) 265-3110
Flatgap, KY 41219
(606) 265-3110
Grades: PK-6
| 170 students
Rank: #33.
W R Castle Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3936 Us 23 N
Wittensville, KY 41274
(606) 297-3738
Wittensville, KY 41274
(606) 297-3738
Grades: PK-6
| 391 students
Rank: #44.
Johnson County Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 51%)
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
| 430 students
Rank: #55.
Johnson Central High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
257 North Mayo Trail
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2500
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 881 students
Rank: #66.
Porter Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7210 Us 321 S
Hagerhill, KY 41222
(606) 789-2545
Hagerhill, KY 41222
(606) 789-2545
Grades: PK-6
| 382 students
Rank: #77.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1715 Euclid Ave
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2541
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2541
Grades: PK-6
| 294 students
Rank: #88.
Johnson County Eagle Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
257 North Mayo Trail
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2077
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2077
Grades: K-12
| n/a 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 Tech - Mayo Regional Tech 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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Johnson County School District?
Johnson County School District manages 11 public schools serving 2,928 students.
What is the rank of Johnson County School District?
Johnson County School District is ranked #60 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Johnson County School District?
97% of Johnson County School District students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Johnson County School District?
Johnson County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Johnson County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,751 is higher than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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