For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,160 students in Johnson County, TN.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in Johnson County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 44% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Johnson County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mountain City Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 Donnelly St
Mountain City, TN 37683
(423) 727-2621
Mountain City, TN 37683
(423) 727-2621
Gr: PK-6 | 428 students Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Doe Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7164 Highway 67 West
Mountain City, TN 37683
(423) 727-2682
Mountain City, TN 37683
(423) 727-2682
Gr: PK-6 | 231 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Laurel Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Gentry Creek Rd
Laurel Bloomery, TN 37680
(423) 727-2685
Laurel Bloomery, TN 37680
(423) 727-2685
Gr: PK-6 | 92 students Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #44.
Roan Creek Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2410 Roan Creek Rd
Mountain City, TN 37683
(423) 727-4964
Mountain City, TN 37683
(423) 727-4964
Gr: PK-6 | 343 students Minority enrollment: 9%
Johnson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
423 Hwy 133
Mountain City, TN 37683
(423) 739-2422
Mountain City, TN 37683
(423) 739-2422
Gr: K-6
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Johnson County, TN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Johnson County, TN include Mountain City Elementary School, Doe Elementary School and Laurel Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Johnson County?
5 public elementary schools are located in Johnson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Johnson County?
Johnson County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 44% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Johnson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Johnson County include: Laurel Elementary School vs. Mountain City Elementary School, Roan Creek Elementary School vs. Mountain City Elementary School, Doe Elementary School vs. Mountain City Elementary School
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