Johnson Co High School

290 Fairground Hill
Mountain City, TN 37683
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 599 students in grades 9-12, Johnson Co High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 599 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in TN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Johnson Co High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Johnson Co High School's student population of 599 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
599 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
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School Rankings

Johnson Co High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Johnson Co High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TN)
#1095 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Johnson Co High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
17%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Johnson Co High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
33%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Johnson Co High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Johnson Co High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Johnson Co High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
6%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Johnson Co High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Johnson Co High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
White
92%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Johnson Co High School and the percentage of White public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Johnson Co High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.
0.15
This chart displays the diversity score of Johnson Co High School and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥95%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Johnson Co High School and public school graduation rate of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Johnson Co High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Johnson Co High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Johnson Co High School's ranking?
Johnson Co High School is ranked #1095 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Johnson Co High School?
The graduation rate of Johnson Co High School is 95%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Johnson Co High School?
599 students attend Johnson Co High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Johnson Co High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Johnson Co High School?
Johnson Co High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Johnson Co High School offer ?
Johnson Co High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Johnson Co High School part of?
Johnson Co High School is part of Johnson County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 599 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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