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Johnson County

Tennessee · Public K-12

In Johnson County, Tennessee, the public-school system rolls up to 6 schools and roughly 1,938 K-12 students, with county median household income around $53,129. By level, that breaks down as 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.

7-year change in Johnson County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,938
-172 (-8%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
6
-1 (-14%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
92%
was 94%
% Hispanic
6%
was 5%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
6
1 districts
Enrollment
1,938
NCES CCD
Median income
$53,129
Below Tennessee avg
Free/reduced lunch
·
Enrollment-weighted
Elementary
4
1,094 students
Middle
1
281 students
High
1
563 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Johnson County Public Schools
1,938 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
White
88%
Hispanic
3%
Black
5%
Asian
0%
Two or more
5%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
92%
Hispanic
6%
Black
n/r
Asian
0%
Two or more
n/r
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
17.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
13.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.2%
civilian labor
Median age
47
16.7% under 18

Test scores in Johnson County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 6 schools ranked. Tennessee state average: 40.9%.

See all 6 schools in Johnson County ranked by score →

All schools (6)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Johnson Co High SchoolMountain CityHigh09-12563·
Mountain City ElementaryMountain CityElementaryPK-06428·
Roan Creek ElementaryMountain CityElementaryPK-06343·
Johnson Co Middle SchoolMountain CityMiddle07-08281·
Doe ElementaryMountain CityElementaryPK-06231·
Laurel ElementaryLaurel BloomeryElementaryPK-0692·

Cities in Johnson County

Mountain City5 schoolsLaurel Bloomery1 school

About Johnson County

Johnson County is a rural-scale county of about 18,196 residents in Tennessee. Its public-school system serves approximately 1,938 students across 6 schools.

Zooming out, census numbers show the median household earns about $53,129 a year, about 18% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 13%. That income level is 13% noticeably below the Tennessee median.

For a sense of the school types, Johnson County is built around 4 elementary schools (1,094 students), 1 middle school (281), and 1 high school (563).

Johnson County Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 1,938 students across Johnson County.

Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment shrank 8%: 2,110 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,938 in SY 2024-25. Over that span, Johnson County closed 1 school, going from 7 to 6.

On this page, the community for Johnson County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Johnson County?
Johnson County, Tennessee has 6 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,938 students.
How many high schools are in Johnson County?
Johnson County, Tennessee has 1 public high school, serving approximately 563 students.
How many middle schools are in Johnson County?
Johnson County, Tennessee has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 281 students.
How many elementary schools are in Johnson County?
Johnson County, Tennessee has 4 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,094 students.
What is the largest school district in Johnson County?
Johnson County Public Schools is the largest school district in Johnson County, serving approximately 1,938 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Johnson County?
Johnson County, Tennessee has a population of approximately 18,196, with a median age of 47. About 16.7% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Johnson County?
Median household income in Johnson County is $53,129, below the Tennessee average of $61,364. About 13.3% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Johnson County?
Approximately 17.5% of adults 25 and older in Johnson County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the racial makeup of Johnson County?
Johnson County residents are approximately 88% White, 3% Hispanic, 5% Black, 0% Asian, 5% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Johnson County is owner-occupied?
Johnson County has about 8,761 housing units, of which roughly 77.5% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data