For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 5,552 students in Washington County, TN.
The top ranked public high schools in Washington County, TN are University School, Science Hill High School and Johnson City Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Tennessee public high schools.
Washington County, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Tennessee average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Science Hill High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Washington County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
University School
Magnet 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
| 597 students
Rank: #22.
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
| 2,401 students
Rank: #33.
Johnson City Virtual Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
820 W. Market St
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 928-0380
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 928-0380
Grades: 6-12
| 97 students
Rank: #44.
Daniel Boone High School
Magnet 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
| 1,211 students
Rank: #55.
David Crockett High School
Magnet 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
| 1,181 students
Rank: #66.
Tennessee Virtual Learning Academy
Magnet School
(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: 3-12
| 65 students
Rank: n/an/a
Washington County Adult High School
Magnet School
2002 Indian Ridge Rd
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 434-4900
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 434-4900
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Washington County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
348 Boones Creek Christian Chu
Johnson City, TN 37615
(423) 283-3500
Johnson City, TN 37615
(423) 283-3500
Grades: PK-4
| 338 students
4352 North Roan St
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 283-3520
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 283-3520
Grades: 5-8
| 332 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Washington County, TN?
The top ranked public high schools in Washington County, TN include University School, Science Hill High School and Johnson City Virtual Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Washington County?
7 public high schools are located in Washington County.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County?
Washington County public high schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 40% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Washington County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Washington County include: David Crockett High School vs. Daniel Boone High School, Daniel Boone High School vs. David Crockett High School, Science Hill High School vs. Daniel Boone High School
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