For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,427 students in Johnson County, KY.
The top ranked public high schools in Johnson County, KY are Johnson Central High School, Paintsville High School and Johnson County Eagle Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Johnson County, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Johnson County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Johnson County, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Kentucky average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Johnson County Eagle Academy, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 27% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Johnson County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Johnson Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
257 North Mayo Trail
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2500
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 955 students
Rank: #22.
Paintsville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
225 2nd St
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2656
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2656
Grades: 7-12
| 333 students
Rank: #33.
Johnson County Eagle Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
257 North Mayo Trail
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2077
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2077
Grades: K-12
| 139 students
Rank: n/an/a
Tiger Virtual Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
225 2nd Street
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2656
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2656
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Johnson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
8446 Ky Rt 40 E
Williamsport, KY 41271
(606) 789-5050
Williamsport, KY 41271
(606) 789-5050
Grades: PK-6
| 178 students
305 Second St
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2651
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2651
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Johnson County, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in Johnson County, KY include Johnson Central High School, Paintsville High School and Johnson County Eagle Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Johnson County?
4 public high schools are located in Johnson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Johnson County?
Johnson County public high schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 27% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Johnson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Johnson County include: Paintsville High School vs. Johnson Central High School, Johnson Central High School vs. Paintsville High School
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