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Johnson County School District

253 North Mayo Trail
Paintsville, KY 41240
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Tel: (606) 789-2530

Top Rankings

Johnson County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,304 students in Johnson County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Kentucky.
51爆料s in Johnson County School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
11 Schools
1,534 Schools
# Students
3,304 Students
656,857 Students
# Teachers
251 Teachers
43,032 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

Comparison of Students By Grade Trends

GradeJohnson County School DistrictKentucky
Pre-K175146
Kind230271
1263280
2242288
3193268
4243273
5223275
6242255
7209272
8254276
9238309
10260300
11263283
12269255
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District Rank

Johnson County School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
State Average (KY)
#52 out of 172 school districts
(Top 50%)

Overall School District Rank Trends

YearJohnson County School District
2023#52
2022#62
2021#104
2019#40
2018#42
2017#28
2016#32
2015#38
2014#22
2013#32
2012#57
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40%
38%

Math Proficiency Trends

YearJohnson County School DistrictKentucky
202340%38%
202237%38%
202123%30%
201949%46%
201851%47%
201753%47%
201651%49%
201548%45%
201452%46%
201344%42%
201241%41%
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48%
45%

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends

YearJohnson County School DistrictKentucky
202248%45%
202139%42%
201962%56%
201851%56%
201764%56%
201664%56%
201560%55%
201462%54%
201357%51%
201251%48%
201181%72%
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24%
22%

Science Proficiency Trends

YearJohnson County School DistrictKentucky
202224%22%
202117%24%
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93%
90%

Graduation Rate Trends

YearJohnson County School DistrictKentucky
202393%90%
202294%90%
202197%90%
202098%90%
201995%90%
201895%90%
201797%89%
201683%89%
201596%89%
201495%88%
201396%89%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.07
0.46

Comparison of Diversity Score Trends

YearJohnson County School DistrictKentucky
20230.100.45
20220.120.44
20210.110.42
20200.090.41
20190.090.41
20180.060.39
20170.060.39
20160.010.38
20150.260.38
20140.030.36
20130.020.35
20120.020.33
20110.010.32
20060.010.24
20020.010.24
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% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2014-2020)

YearJohnson County School DistrictKentucky
20202%2%
20192%2%
20141%2%
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% Hispanic
1%
10%

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2019-2023)

YearJohnson County School DistrictKentucky
20233%9%
20223%8%
20213%8%
20202%7%
20192%7%
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% Black
n/a
11%
% White
97%
72%

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)

YearJohnson County School DistrictKentucky
202394%73%
202293%74%
202194%75%
202094%76%
201994%76%
201897%77%
201797%77%
2016100%78%
201549%78%
201498%79%
201399%80%
2012100%81%
2011100%82%
2010100%82%
2009100%83%
2008100%83%
2007100%84%
2006100%86%
2005100%86%
2004100%86%
2003100%87%
2002100%87%
2001100%86%
2000100%87%
1999100%87%
1998100%88%
1997100%88%
1996100%89%
1995100%89%
1994100%87%
1993100%90%
1992100%90%
1991100%90%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)

YearJohnson County School DistrictKentucky
20233%5%
20224%5%
20213%4%
20202%4%
20192%4%
20141%3%
20131%3%
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All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,152 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,250. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,072 is less than the state median of $13,989. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
This State (KY)
Total Revenue
$47 MM
$9,360 MM

Total Revenues Trends

YearJohnson County School DistrictKentucky
2023$47 MM$31 MM
2022$44 MM$28 MM
2021$47 MM$31 MM
2020$44 MM$28 MM
2019$42 MM$29 MM
2018$41 MM$28 MM
2017$39 MM$27 MM
2016$39 MM$26 MM
2015$38 MM$24 MM
2014$38 MM$25 MM
2012$38 MM$25 MM
2011$38 MM$25 MM
2010$38 MM$24 MM
2009$37 MM$24 MM
2008$38 MM$23 MM
2007$35 MM$21 MM
2006$34 MM$21 MM
2005$31 MM$19 MM
2004$30 MM$18 MM
2003$30 MM$17 MM
2002$28 MM$16 MM
2001$28 MM$16 MM
2000$27 MM$15 MM
1999$27 MM$15 MM
1998$24 MM$13 MM
1997$27 MM$13 MM
1996$22 MM$12 MM
1995$24 MM$12 MM
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Spending
$43 MM
$9,189 MM

Total Expenditure Trends

YearJohnson County School DistrictKentucky
2023$43 MM$31 MM
2022$46 MM$30 MM
2021$43 MM$31 MM
2020$46 MM$30 MM
2019$41 MM$29 MM
2018$45 MM$29 MM
2017$40 MM$27 MM
2016$41 MM$26 MM
2015$38 MM$24 MM
2014$40 MM$24 MM
2012$38 MM$25 MM
2011$40 MM$25 MM
2010$38 MM$24 MM
2009$38 MM$23 MM
2008$41 MM$23 MM
2007$36 MM$23 MM
2006$34 MM$21 MM
2005$31 MM$20 MM
2004$28 MM$18 MM
2003$27 MM$17 MM
2002$26 MM$16 MM
2001$26 MM$15 MM
2000$26 MM$16 MM
1999$29 MM$15 MM
1998$26 MM$14 MM
1997$25 MM$14 MM
1996$22 MM$13 MM
1995$22 MM$12 MM
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Revenue / Student
$14,152
$14,250

Average Revenue Per Student Trends

YearJohnson County School DistrictKentucky
2023$13,982$14,017
2022$12,199$12,277
2021$13,760$13,947
2020$12,199$12,277
2018$11,411$12,004
2017$10,982$11,655
2016$10,478$11,340
2015$10,032$10,260
2014$9,828$10,525
2012$9,889$10,538
2011$10,012$10,815
2010$10,109$10,260
2009$9,852$10,129
2008$10,144$9,593
2007$9,512$9,177
2006$8,760$8,595
2005$8,110$8,058
2004$7,757$7,571
2003$7,830$7,233
2002$7,409$6,765
2001$7,329$6,804
2000$7,051$6,297
1999$7,000$6,223
1998$5,995$5,571
1997$6,945$5,719
1995$5,882$5,143
1992$3,982$3,961
1990$2,860$3,028
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Spending / Student
$13,072
$13,989

Average Expenditure Per Student Trends

YearJohnson County School DistrictKentucky
2023$12,916$14,031
2022$12,697$13,046
2021$12,710$13,961
2020$12,697$13,046
2018$12,459$12,248
2017$11,236$11,623
2016$10,840$11,206
2015$9,941$10,180
2014$10,302$10,401
2012$9,907$10,497
2011$10,741$10,742
2010$10,017$10,180
2009$10,149$9,906
2008$10,848$9,747
2007$9,828$9,749
2006$8,929$8,847
2005$7,994$8,358
2004$7,265$7,657
2003$7,066$7,021
2002$6,922$6,829
2001$6,783$6,553
2000$6,935$6,848
1999$7,501$6,265
1998$6,632$5,710
1997$6,621$6,044
1995$5,432$4,886
1992$3,647$3,804
1990$2,875$3,062
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Best Johnson County School District 51爆料s (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
649 Us 23 South
Staffordsville, KY 41256
(606) 297-3674
Gr: PK-6 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
W R Castle Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3936 Us 23 N
Wittensville, KY 41274
(606) 297-3738
Gr: PK-6 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Johnson Central High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
257 North Mayo Trail
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 913 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Johnson County Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
251 N Mayo Tr
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-4133
Gr: 7-8 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #55.
Porter Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7210 Us 321 S
Hagerhill, KY 41222
(606) 789-2545
Gr: PK-6 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #66.
Flat Gap Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1450 Ky Rt 689
Flatgap, KY 41219
(606) 265-3110
Gr: PK-6 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #77.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1715 Euclid Ave
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2541
Gr: PK-6 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #88.
Johnson County Eagle Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
257 North Mayo Trail
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2077
Gr: K-12 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 50:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
Carl D Perkins Comprehensive Rehab Center
Vocational School
5659 Main Street
Thelma, KY 41260
(606) 789-1440
Gr: Inquire with school
Rank: n/an/a
Kentucky Tech - Mayo Regional Tech Center
Vocational School
513 3rd Street
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-5321
Gr: Inquire with school
Rank: n/an/a
Mayo Technical College
Vocational School
513 Third Street
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-5321
Gr: Inquire with school

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Johnson County School District?
Johnson County School District manages 11 public schools serving 3,304 students.
What is the rank of Johnson County School District?
Johnson County School District is ranked #47 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (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 Kentucky school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Johnson County School District?
97% of Johnson County School District students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Johnson County School District?
Johnson County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Johnson County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,072 is less than the state median of $13,989. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 11 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,304 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : 93% (Top 20% in KY)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • : 24% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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