Johnson Co High School

290 Fairground Hill
Mountain City, TN 37683
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 563 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 18% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 563 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : 85-89% (Top 50% in TN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Johnson Co High School's student population of 563 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
563 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar

School Rankings

Johnson Co High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 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 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TN)
#1140 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
18%
34%
33%
37%
30-34%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
6%
16%
Black
n/a
20%
White
92%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.15
85-89%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
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 #1140 out of 1,728 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?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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 85-89%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Johnson Co High School?
563 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 grades does Johnson Co High School offer ?
Johnson Co High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
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 Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 563 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : 85-89% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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