The bulletin board for America's public schools. Parents, teachers, students, and staff. One community per school.

Johnson County

Indiana · Public K-12

Johnson County hosts 40 public K-12 schools. Together they educate about 28,824 Indiana students across 24 elementary, 8 middle, and 7 high.

7-year change in Johnson County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
28,824
+1,910 (+7%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
39
+2 (+5%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
73%
was 84%
% Hispanic
7%
was 5%
% Black
5%
was 2%
% Asian
10%
was 4%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
40
7 districts
Enrollment
28,824
NCES CCD
Median income
$90,454
Above Indiana avg
Free/reduced lunch
41.4%
Below Indiana avg
Elementary
24
12,804 students
Middle
8
7,154 students
High
7
8,744 students
Combined / other
1
122 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Center Grove Community School Corp
9,736 students · 7 districts 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
White
85%
Hispanic
4%
Black
3%
Asian
5%
Two or more
5%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
73%
Hispanic
7%
Black
5%
Asian
10%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
34.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
5.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.0%
civilian labor
Median age
38
24.3% under 18

Test scores in Johnson County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 31 schools ranked. Indiana state average: 39.2%.

See all 31 schools in Johnson County ranked by score →

All schools (40)

NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Center Grove High SchoolGreenwoodHigh09-122,956·
Whiteland Community High SchoolWhitelandHigh09-122,144·
Clark Pleasant Middle SchoolGreenwoodMiddle06-081,690·
Franklin Community High SchoolFranklinHigh09-121,531·
Center Grove Middle School CentralGreenwoodMiddle06-081,278·
Greenwood Community High SchGreenwoodHigh09-121,229·
Center Grove Middle School NorthGreenwoodMiddle06-081,080·
Greenwood Middle SchoolGreenwoodMiddle06-08964·
Grassy Creek Elementary SchoolGreenwoodElementaryPK-05847·
Sugar Grove Elementary SchoolGreenwoodElementaryPK-05817·
Maple Grove Elementary SchoolBargersvilleElementaryKG-05755·
Pleasant Grove Elementary SchoolGreenwoodElementaryPK-05739·
Walnut Grove Elementary SchoolBargersvilleElementaryKG-05735·
Custer Baker Intermediate SchoolFranklinMiddle05-06734·
Franklin Community Middle SchoolFranklinMiddle07-08726·
Center Grove Elementary SchoolGreenwoodElementaryKG-05691·
North Grove Elementary SchoolGreenwoodElementaryKG-05685·
Indian Creek Sr High SchoolTrafalgarHigh09-12652·
Ray Crowe ElementaryGreenwoodElementaryKG-05611·
Pleasant Crossing ElementaryWhitelandElementaryPK-05578·
Southwest Elementary SchoolGreenwoodElementaryKG-05550·
Creekside Elementary SchoolFranklinElementaryPK-04517·
Indian Creek Intermediate SchoolTrafalgarElementary03-05513·
Westwood Elementary SchoolGreenwoodElementaryPK-05510·
Northwood Elementary SchoolFranklinElementaryPK-04505·
Indian Creek Middle SchoolTrafalgarMiddle06-08503·
Break-O-Day Elementary SchoolNew WhitelandElementaryKG-05499·
Indian Creek Elementary SchoolTrafalgarElementaryPK-02459·
Clark Elementary SchoolFranklinElementaryKG-05440·
Greenwood Northeast Elementary SchGreenwoodElementaryKG-05389·
East Side Elementary SchoolEdinburghElementaryPK-05382·
V O Isom Central Elem SchoolGreenwoodElementaryKG-05381·
Whiteland Elementary SchoolWhitelandElementaryKG-05370·
Needham Elementary SchoolFranklinElementaryPK-04347·
Webb Elementary SchoolFranklinElementaryPK-04319·
Edinburgh Community High SchoolEdinburghHigh09-12232·
Edinburgh Comm Middle SchoolEdinburghMiddle06-08179·
Union Elementary SchoolBargersvilleElementaryKG-04165·
Franklin Community Virtual SchoolFranklinCombinedKG-12122·
Central Nine Career CenterGreenwoodHigh06-120·

Cities in Johnson County

Greenwood17 schoolsFranklin9 schoolsTrafalgar4 schoolsBargersville3 schoolsEdinburgh3 schoolsWhiteland3 schoolsNew Whiteland1 school

About Johnson County

In Indiana, Johnson County is a medium-population county of about 166,315 residents. 40 public schools across the county hosts about 28,824 students between them.

In context, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $90,454, about 35% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 6%. That income level is 29% above the Indiana median.

For a sense of the school types, Johnson County consists of 24 elementary schools (12,804 students), 8 middle schools (7,154), 7 high schools (8,744), and 1 combined or other schools.

Center Grove Community School Corp dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 9,736 students on its own.

Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment grew 7%: 26,914 students in SY 2017-18 versus 28,824 in SY 2024-25. The school count climbed from 37 to 39 across the same 7-year window. The White share of public-school enrollment decreased from 84% to 73%.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Johnson County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Johnson County?
Johnson County, Indiana has 40 public K-12 schools serving approximately 28,824 students.
How many high schools are in Johnson County?
Johnson County, Indiana has 7 public high schools, serving approximately 8,744 students.
How many middle schools are in Johnson County?
Johnson County, Indiana has 8 public middle schools, serving approximately 7,154 students.
How many elementary schools are in Johnson County?
Johnson County, Indiana has 24 public elementary schools, serving approximately 12,804 students.
What is the largest school district in Johnson County?
Center Grove Community School Corp is the largest school district in Johnson County, serving approximately 9,736 students. The county contains 7 school districts overall.
What is the population of Johnson County?
Johnson County, Indiana has a population of approximately 166,315, with a median age of 38. About 24.3% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Johnson County?
Median household income in Johnson County is $90,454, above the Indiana average of $70,257. About 5.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Johnson County?
Approximately 34.7% of adults 25 and older in Johnson County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Johnson County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 41.4% of students in Johnson County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Indiana county average of 48.4%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Johnson County schools?
Across Johnson County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 17.5 to 1.

Johnson County school rankings

Largest schoolsAll rankings →
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data