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 2025 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 8,103 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 39% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
15 Schools
1,925 Schools
# Students
8,103 Students
1,010,424 Students
# Teachers
571 Teachers
66,546 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#36 out of 147 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
40%
Graduation Rate
89%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
4%
15%
% Black
2%
21%
% White
90%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,562 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,979. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,431 is less than the state median of $11,478. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$86 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$85 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,562
$11,979
Spending / Student
$10,431
$11,478
Best Washington County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
University School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 Alexendra Dr
Johnson City, TN 37614
(423) 439-4333
Johnson City, TN 37614
(423) 439-4333
Gr: K-12 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Ridgeview Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
252 Sam Jenkins Rd
Johnson City, TN 37615
(423) 788-7340
Johnson City, TN 37615
(423) 788-7340
Gr: PK-8 | 788 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Gray Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
755 Gray Station Rd
Johnson City, TN 37615
(423) 477-1640
Johnson City, TN 37615
(423) 477-1640
Gr: PK-8 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Boones Creek Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
132 Highland Church Rd
Johnson City, TN 37615
(423) 283-3500
Johnson City, TN 37615
(423) 283-3500
Gr: PK-8 | 809 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Sulphur Springs Elementary School
(Math: 43% | 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
Gr: K-8 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #66.
West View School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2847 Old State Rt 34
Limestone, TN 37681
(423) 753-1175
Limestone, TN 37681
(423) 753-1175
Gr: K-8 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #77.
Grandview Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2891 Hwy 11e
Telford, TN 37690
(423) 257-7400
Telford, TN 37690
(423) 257-7400
Gr: PK-8 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #88.
Daniel Boone High School
(Math: 23% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,146 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #99.
Lamar Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3261 Highway 81 South
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 753-1130
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 753-1130
Gr: PK-8 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1010.
David Crockett High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
684 Old State Route 34
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 753-1150
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 753-1150
Gr: 9-12 | 1,164 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1111.
South Central Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2955 Highway 107
Chuckey, TN 37641
(423) 753-1135
Chuckey, TN 37641
(423) 753-1135
Gr: K-8 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1212.
Tennessee Virtual Learning Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2002 Indian Ridge Rd
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 434-4900
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 434-4900
Gr: 3-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1313.
Fall Branch Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1061 Highway 93
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 348-1200
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 348-1200
Gr: K-8 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
710 N Cherokee St
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 753-1100
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 753-1100
Gr: PK-8 | 908 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
2002 Indian Ridge Rd
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 434-4900
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 434-4900
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Washington County School District?
Washington County School District manages 15 public schools serving 8,103 students.
What is the rank of Washington County School District?
Washington County School District is ranked #37 out of 147 school districts in Tennessee (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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?
90% of Washington County School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 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 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What is Washington County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,431 is less than the state median of $11,478. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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