For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,169 students in Johnson County, TN (there are 1 private school, serving 51 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Johnson County, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Johnson County, TN are Mountain City Elementary School, Doe Elementary School and Laurel Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Johnson County, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Johnson County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Johnson County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mountain City Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 Donnelly St
Mountain City, TN 37683
(423) 727-2621
Mountain City, TN 37683
(423) 727-2621
Grades: PK-6
| 443 students
Rank: #22.
Doe Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7164 Highway 67 West
Mountain City, TN 37683
(423) 727-2682
Mountain City, TN 37683
(423) 727-2682
Grades: PK-6
| 198 students
Rank: #33.
Laurel Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Gentry Creek Rd
Laurel Bloomery, TN 37680
(423) 727-2685
Laurel Bloomery, TN 37680
(423) 727-2685
Grades: PK-6
| 87 students
Rank: #44.
Roan Creek Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2410 Roan Creek Rd
Mountain City, TN 37683
(423) 727-4964
Mountain City, TN 37683
(423) 727-4964
Grades: PK-6
| 361 students
Rank: #55.
Johnson Co Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
278 Fairground Hill
Mountain City, TN 37683
(423) 727-2600
Mountain City, TN 37683
(423) 727-2600
Grades: 7-8
| 296 students
Rank: #66.
Johnson Co High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
290 Fairground Hill
Mountain City, TN 37683
(423) 727-2620
Mountain City, TN 37683
(423) 727-2620
Grades: 9-12
| 645 students
Rank: #77.
Little Milligan
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4226 Hwy 321
Butler, TN 37640
(423) 768-4400
Butler, TN 37640
(423) 768-4400
Grades: PK-8
| 139 students
Johnson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
423 Hwy 133
Mountain City, TN 37683
(423) 739-2422
Mountain City, TN 37683
(423) 739-2422
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Johnson County, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Johnson County, TN include Mountain City Elementary School, Doe Elementary School and Laurel Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Johnson County, TN?
7 public schools are located in Johnson County, TN.
What percentage of students in Johnson County, TN go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Johnson County, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Johnson County, TN?
Johnson County, TN public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 40% (majority Black).
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