Top Rankings
Washington County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 8,252 students in Washington County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
Public Schools in Washington County School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 40% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
16 Schools
1,907 Schools
# Students
8,252 Students
995,698 Students
# Teachers
559 Teachers
64,938 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Washington County School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 147 school districts in Tennessee (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 increased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#38 out of 147 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
40%
Graduation Rate
94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.59
# American Indian Students
16 Students
1,539 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
63 Students
20,089 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
311 Students
130,619 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
13%
# Black Students
130 Students
205,725 Students
% Black Students
2%
21%
# White Students
7,513 Students
594,766 Students
% White Students
91%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
1,065 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
211 Students
41,895 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
155
29,479
# Students in K Grade:
581
76,204
# Students in 1st Grade:
553
72,380
# Students in 2nd Grade:
561
73,837
# Students in 3rd Grade:
536
73,991
# Students in 4th Grade:
555
73,940
# Students in 5th Grade:
597
73,430
# Students in 6th Grade:
616
73,265
# Students in 7th Grade:
616
74,183
# Students in 8th Grade:
650
77,382
# Students in 9th Grade:
683
81,216
# Students in 10th Grade:
720
75,717
# Students in 11th Grade:
694
72,010
# Students in 12th Grade:
735
68,664
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,371 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,157. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,243 is less than the state median of $11,647. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$86 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$85 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,371
$12,157
Spending / Student
$10,243
$11,647
Best Washington County School District Public Schools (2024)
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
| 604 students
Rank: #22.
Ridgeview Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
252 Sam Jenkins Rd
Johnson City, TN 37615
(423) 788-7340
Johnson City, TN 37615
(423) 788-7340
Grades: PK-8
| 752 students
Rank: #33.
Gray Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
755 Gray Station Rd
Johnson City, TN 37615
(423) 477-1640
Johnson City, TN 37615
(423) 477-1640
Grades: PK-8
| 522 students
Rank: #44.
Boones Creek Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
132 Highland Church Rd
Johnson City, TN 37615
(423) 283-3500
Johnson City, TN 37615
(423) 283-3500
Grades: PK-8
| 804 students
Rank: #55.
Sulphur Springs Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1518 Gray Station/sulphur Spri
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 753-1140
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 753-1140
Grades: K-8
| 340 students
Rank: #66.
Jonesborough Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
308 Forest Dr
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 753-1190
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 753-1190
Grades: 5-8
| 396 students
Rank: #77.
Grandview Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2891 Hwy 11e
Telford, TN 37690
(423) 257-7400
Telford, TN 37690
(423) 257-7400
Grades: PK-8
| 627 students
Rank: #88.
South Central Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2955 Highway 107
Chuckey, TN 37641
(423) 753-1135
Chuckey, TN 37641
(423) 753-1135
Grades: K-8
| 215 students
Rank: #99.
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
| 1,235 students
Rank: #1010.
David Crockett High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
684 Old State Route 34
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 753-1150
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 753-1150
Grades: 9-12
| 1,239 students
Rank: #1111.
Lamar Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3261 Highway 81 South
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 753-1130
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 753-1130
Grades: PK-8
| 389 students
Rank: #1212.
West View School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2847 Old State Rt 34
Limestone, TN 37681
(423) 753-1175
Limestone, TN 37681
(423) 753-1175
Grades: K-8
| 322 students
Rank: #1313.
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: 6-12
| 110 students
Rank: #1414.
Jonesborough Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
306 Forest Dr
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 753-1180
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 753-1180
Grades: PK-4
| 449 students
Rank: #1515.
Fall Branch Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1061 Highway 93
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 348-1200
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 348-1200
Grades: K-8
| 248 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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Washington County School District?
Washington County School District manages 16 public schools serving 8,252 students.
What is the rank of Washington County School District?
Washington County School District is ranked #39 out of 147 school districts in Tennessee (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Tennessee school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County School District?
91% of Washington County School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Washington County School District?
Washington County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What is Washington County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,243 is less than the state median of $11,647. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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