Johnson Central High School vs. Paintsville High School
Should I attend Johnson Central High School or Paintsville High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Johnson Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
Paintsville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 881 students in grades 9-12, Johnson Central High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
Serving 323 students in grades 7-12, Paintsville High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
7-12
Total Students
881 students
323 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
58% | 42%
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1012 out of 1230 schools in KY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#285 out of 1230 schools in KY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
50-54%
Graduation Rate
97%
≥90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
-
60
Grade 8 Students
-
54
Grade 9 Students
226
52
Grade 10 Students
220
53
Grade 11 Students
216
58
Grade 12 Students
217
44
Ungraded Students
2
2
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
n/a
1%
% Black
n/a
n/a
n/a
% White
98%
96%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.04
0.08
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
