Best Schools in Washington County, TN
Washington County, TN has 44 public schools (6 high, 6 middle, 27 elementary) serving 23,132 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in Washington County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Washington County, TN
The top high schools in Washington County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Science Hill High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnson City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2401 Students
2. Daniel Boone High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1211 Students
3. West Ridge High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sullivan County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1683 Students
4. David Crockett High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1181 Students
5. Sullivan East High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sullivan County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 849 Students
6. Johnson City Virtual Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnson City • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 97 Students
Best Middle Schools in Washington County, TN
The top middle schools in Washington County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Liberty Bell Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnson City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 898 Students
2. Indian Trail Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnson City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 808 Students
3. Sullivan Central Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sullivan County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 590 Students
4. Sullivan Heights Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sullivan County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 692 Students
5. Sullivan East Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sullivan County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 573 Students
6. Jonesborough Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 416 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Washington County, TN
The top elementary schools in Washington County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Towne Acres Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnson City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 440 Students
2. Lake Ridge Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnson City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 627 Students
3. Woodland Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnson City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 522 Students
4. Fairmont Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Johnson City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 586 Students
5. North Side Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Johnson City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 375 Students
6. Cherokee Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Johnson City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 342 Students
7. Miller Perry Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sullivan County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 264 Students
8. South Side Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnson City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 407 Students
9. West View School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington County • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 311 Students
10. Ridgeview Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 819 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Washington County, TN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Washington County, TN has a total population of 133,001 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Washington County, TN
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 Washington County, TN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.29 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.05 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.24 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Washington County, TN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Washington County, TN.
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 Washington County, TN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Washington County, TN
How many schools are in Washington County, TN?
Washington County, TN has 44 public schools: 6 high schools, 6 middle schools and 27 elementary schools, serving 23,132 students in total.
How do schools in Washington County perform on state tests?
On average, 44 schools in Washington County score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in Washington County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Washington 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: 39%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Washington County
5 places in Washington County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Johnson City (15)
- Jonesborough (5)
- Fall Branch (1)
- Limestone (1)
- Telford (1)
School districts (2)
- Washington County (15 schools)
- Johnson City (12 schools)