Total enrollment
1,026
-139 (-12%) vs SY 2017-18
Johnson County
Georgia · Public K-12
Johnson County, Georgia reports 3 public K-12 schools to NCES, set against a county population of about 9,190, with a mix of 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
7-year change in Johnson County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
50%
was 51%
% Hispanic
4%
was 4%
% Black
42%
was 42%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
3
1 districts
Enrollment
1,026
NCES CCD
Median income
$51,028
Below Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
100.0%
Above Georgia avg
Elementary
1
508 students
Middle
1
220 students
High
1
298 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Johnson County Public Schools
1,026 students · 1 district in Johnson County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Johnson County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
8.4%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
20.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
7.4%
civilian labor
Median age
44
17.8% under 18
Test scores in Johnson County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Georgia state average: 40.1%.
Top 2 schools (ELA)
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson County Elementary School | Wrightsville | Elementary | PK-05 | 508 | · |
| Johnson County High School | Wrightsville | High | 09-12 | 298 | · |
| Johnson County Middle School | Wrightsville | Middle | 06-08 | 220 | · |
Cities in Johnson County
About Johnson County
Across the rural-scale Georgia county of Johnson County of about 9,190 residents, the public-school footprint covers 3 schools and about 1,026 students.
For perspective, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $51,028, roughly 8% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 20% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 19% meaningfully below the Georgia median.
On the school-mix side, Johnson County is made up of 1 elementary school (508 students), 1 middle school (220), and 1 high school (298).
Johnson County Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 1,026 students on its own.
Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Johnson County has fell 12% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,165 students to 1,026.
On allk12, the community for Johnson County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data