Best Schools in Johnson County, KY
Johnson County, KY has 13 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 8 elementary) serving 4,550 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in Johnson County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Johnson County, KY
The top high schools in Johnson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Johnson Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 955 Students
2. Paintsville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paintsville Independent • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 333 Students
Best Middle Schools in Johnson County, KY
The top middle schools in Johnson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Johnson County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnson County • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 475 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Johnson County, KY
The top elementary schools in Johnson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Porter Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 412 Students
2. W R Castle Memorial Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 401 Students
3. Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 338 Students
4. Highland Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 419 Students
5. Flat Gap Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 205 Students
6. Paintsville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paintsville Independent • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 433 Students
7. Our Lady Of The Mountains School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Our Lady Of The Mountains School • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 55 Students
8. Louisa West Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lawrence County • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 354 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Johnson County, KY
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Johnson County, KY has a total population of 22,680 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 81%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Johnson County, KY
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Johnson County, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.67 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.64 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.02 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Johnson County, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Johnson County, KY.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Johnson County, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Johnson County, KY
How many schools are in Johnson County, KY?
Johnson County, KY has 13 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 4,550 students in total.
How do schools in Johnson County perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Johnson County score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in Johnson County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Johnson County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Johnson County
5 places in Johnson County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Paintsville (6)
- Flatgap (1)
- Hagerhill (1)
- Staffordsville (1)
- Wittensville (1)
School districts (1)
- Johnson County (8 schools)