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Johnson County

Kentucky · Public School District
11
Schools
3,344
Students
$18,044
Per-Pupil Spend
+26% nat'l
64.0%
Free Lunch Rate
+12pp vs nat'l
92.4%
Graduation Rate
+5.9pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Johnson County is a public school district in Kentucky serving 3,344 students across 11 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.4% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $18,044 is above average for a US public school district. 64% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 43/100.

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All Schools (11)
Elementary Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Central Elementary SchoolPK–06338
Flat Gap Elementary SchoolPK–06205
Highland Elementary SchoolPK–06419
Porter Elementary SchoolPK–06412
W R Castle Memorial Elementary SchoolPK–06401
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Johnson County Middle School07–08475
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Johnson Central High School09–12955
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,044+26% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
67%
13%
State
66.7%
Local (property tax)
12.7%
Federal
20.7%

State funding accounts for 67% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
11
Schools
3,344
Students
64%
Free Lunch
$18K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.4%
Opportunity Score43/100
StateKentucky →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.4% graduation rate — 5.9 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $18,044 per pupil — 26% above the national average of $14,347.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
21% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Johnson County?
Johnson County has 11 public schools, serving a total of 3,344 students.
What is the graduation rate for Johnson County?
The graduation rate is 92.4%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Johnson County spend per student?
Johnson County spends $18,044 per pupil — 26% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Johnson County?
64% of students in Johnson County qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Johnson County?
No, Johnson County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Johnson County serve?
Johnson County serves grades PK through UG, covering elementary level.
What is the opportunity score for Johnson County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Johnson County is 43/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.