Top Rankings
Johnson City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 7,936 students in Johnson City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Tennessee.
51爆料s in Johnson City School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 37% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Johnson City School District are Towne Acres Elementary School, Fairmont Elementary School and Lake Ridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Johnson City School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Tennessee.
Minority enrollment is 34% 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
12 Schools
1,939 Schools
# Students
7,936 Students
1,012,911 Students
# Teachers
542 Teachers
66,710 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Johnson City School District, which is ranked within the top 5% 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 96% has increased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#7 out of 147 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
40%
Graduation Rate
96%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.61
# American Indian Students
9 Students
1,749 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
239 Students
21,164 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%
# Hispanic Students
1,115 Students
149,497 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
15%
# Black Students
655 Students
209,941 Students
% Black Students
8%
21%
# White Students
5,270 Students
582,337 Students
% White Students
67%
57%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,188 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
646 Students
47,032 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
222
33,266
# Students in K Grade:
545
74,817
# Students in 1st Grade:
611
76,108
# Students in 2nd Grade:
606
78,057
# Students in 3rd Grade:
572
74,836
# Students in 4th Grade:
621
75,136
# Students in 5th Grade:
602
76,026
# Students in 6th Grade:
573
75,133
# Students in 7th Grade:
599
74,349
# Students in 8th Grade:
562
74,406
# Students in 9th Grade:
574
77,457
# Students in 10th Grade:
653
77,704
# Students in 11th Grade:
601
74,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
595
71,167
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,981 is higher than the state median of $11,950. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,624 is higher than the state median of $11,450. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$103 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$92 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,981
$11,950
Spending / Student
$11,624
$11,450
Best Johnson City School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Towne Acres Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2310 Larkspur Dr
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 854-4800
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 854-4800
Grades: K-5
| 394 students
Rank: #22.
Fairmont Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1405 Lester Harris Rd
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 434-5275
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 434-5275
Grades: PK-5
| 555 students
Rank: #33.
Lake Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1001 Lake Ridge Square
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 610-6030
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 610-6030
Grades: K-5
| 652 students
Rank: #44.
Woodland Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2303 Indian Ridge Rd
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 434-5267
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 434-5267
Grades: PK-5
| 537 students
Rank: #55.
Indian Trail Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
307 Car Mol Dr
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 610-6000
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 610-6000
Grades: 6-8
| 797 students
Rank: #66.
South Side Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1011 Southwest Ave
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 434-5290
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 434-5290
Grades: PK-5
| 442 students
Rank: #77.
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: #88.
Liberty Bell Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
718 Morningside Dr
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 232-2179
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 232-2179
Grades: 6-8
| 937 students
Rank: #99.
Cherokee Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2100 Cherokee Rd
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 434-5281
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 434-5281
Grades: PK-5
| 354 students
Rank: #1010.
North Side Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 N Roan St
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 434-5249
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 434-5249
Grades: PK-5
| 357 students
Rank: #1111.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
907 King Springs Rd
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 434-5260
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 434-5260
Grades: PK-5
| 488 students
Rank: n/an/a
John Robt. Bell Dr, Warf - Pic
Johnson City, TN 37614
(423) 439-7549
Johnson City, TN 37614
(423) 439-7549
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Johnson City School District?
Johnson City School District manages 12 public schools serving 7,936 students.
What is the rank of Johnson City School District?
Johnson City School District is ranked #7 out of 147 school districts in Tennessee (top 5%) 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 overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Johnson City School District?
67% of Johnson City School District students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Johnson City School District?
Johnson City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What is Johnson City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,624 is higher than the state median of $11,450. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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