For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 4,232 students in Johnson City, TN. The top ranked public high schools in Johnson City, TN are University School, Science Hill High School and Daniel Boone High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Johnson City, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Johnson City have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Tennessee public high schools.
Johnson City, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Tennessee average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Science Hill High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Johnson City, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
University School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1 Alexendra Dr
Johnson City, TN 37614
(423) 439-4333
Johnson City, TN 37614
(423) 439-4333
Grades: K-12
| 613 students
Rank: #22.
Science Hill High School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1509 John Exum Pkwy
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 232-2190
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 232-2190
Grades: 9-12
| 2,423 students
Rank: #33.
Daniel Boone High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1440 Suncrest Dr
Johnson City, TN 37615
(423) 477-1600
Johnson City, TN 37615
(423) 477-1600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,146 students
Rank: #44.
Tennessee Virtual Learning Academy
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2002 Indian Ridge Rd
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 434-4900
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 434-4900
Grades: 3-12
| 50 students
Rank: n/an/a
2002 Indian Ridge Rd
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 434-4900
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 434-4900
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Johnson City, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
348 Boones Creek Christian Chu
Johnson City, TN 37615
(423) 283-3500
Johnson City, TN 37615
(423) 283-3500
Grades: PK-4
| 338 students
4352 North Roan St
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 283-3520
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 283-3520
Grades: 5-8
| 332 students
820 W. Market St
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 928-0380
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 928-0380
Grades: 6-12
| 97 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Johnson City, TN?
The top ranked public high schools in Johnson City, TN include University School, Science Hill High School and Daniel Boone High School. Johnson City has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Tennessee.
How many public high schools are located in Johnson City?
5 public high schools are located in Johnson City.
What is the racial composition of students in Johnson City?
Johnson City public high schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Johnson City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Johnson City include: Daniel Boone High School vs. Science Hill High School, Science Hill High School vs. Daniel Boone High School, University School vs. Science Hill High School
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