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Johnson County

Tennessee · Public School District
8
Schools
4,971
Students
$7,531
Per-Pupil Spend
-48% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
97.5%
Graduation Rate
+11.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Johnson County is a public school district in Tennessee serving 4,971 students across 8 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 97.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $7,531 is below the national average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 35/100.

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All Schools (8)
Elementary Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Doe ElementaryPK–06217
Laurel ElementaryKG–0679
Mountain City ElementaryPK–06436
Roan Creek ElementaryPK–06345
Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County K-8KG–081,478
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Johnson Co Middle School07–08284
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Johnson Co High School09–12643
Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County 9-1209–121,489
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$7,531-48% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
75%
12%
State
74.9%
Local (property tax)
12.5%
Federal
12.6%

State funding accounts for 75% 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
8
Schools
4,971
Students
—
Free Lunch
$8K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate97.5%
Opportunity Score35/100
StateTennessee →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
97.5% graduation rate — 11.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $7,531, spending is 48% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Johnson County?
Johnson County has 8 public schools, serving a total of 4,971 students.
What is the graduation rate for Johnson County?
The graduation rate is 97.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Johnson County spend per student?
Johnson County spends $7,531 per pupil — 48% below the national average of $14,347.
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 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Johnson County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Johnson County is 35/100. 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.