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Johnson City School District

100 E. Maple
Johnson City, TN 37605
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

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 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
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±¬ÁÏs in Johnson City School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), 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
1,925 Schools
# Students
7,936 Students
1,010,424 Students
# Teachers
542 Teachers
66,546 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Johnson City School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 147 school districts in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TN)
#9 out of 147 school districts
(Top 10%)
56%
34%
53%
37%
62%
40%
91%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
14%
15%
% Black
8%
21%
% White
67%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,981 is higher than the state median of $11,979. 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 $11,478. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (TN)
Total Revenue
$103 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$92 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,981
$11,979
Spending / Student
$11,624
$11,478

Best Johnson City School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Towne Acres Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2310 Larkspur Dr
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 854-4800
Gr: K-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Fairmont Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1405 Lester Harris Rd
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 434-5275
Gr: PK-5 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Lake Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1001 Lake Ridge Square
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 610-6030
Gr: K-5 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Woodland Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2303 Indian Ridge Rd
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 434-5267
Gr: PK-5 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #55.
South Side Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1011 Southwest Ave
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 434-5290
Gr: PK-5 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #66.
Indian Trail Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
307 Car Mol Dr
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 610-6000
Gr: 6-8 | 797 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Cherokee Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2100 Cherokee Rd
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 434-5281
Gr: PK-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Liberty Bell Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
718 Morningside Dr
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 232-2179
Gr: 6-8 | 937 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #99.
Science Hill High School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1509 John Exum Pkwy
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 232-2190
Gr: 9-12 | 2,423 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1010.
North Side Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1000 N Roan St
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 434-5249
Gr: PK-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1111.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
907 King Springs Rd
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 434-5260
Gr: PK-5 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
John Robt. Bell Dr, Warf - Pic
Johnson City, TN 37614
(423) 439-7549
Gr: PK

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 #8 out of 147 school districts in Tennessee (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Tennessee school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), 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 $11,478. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 12 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 7,936 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : 91% (Top 20% in TN)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 56% (Top 10%)
  • : 53% (Top 10%)
  • : 62% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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