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17 schools in Washington County

Tennessee · 7,969 students · 7 cities

Parents inside Washington County pick from 17 public K-12 options, with combined enrollment of about 7,969 students (an average school size of 469).

4-year change in Washington County

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
7,969
-293 (-4%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
14
-1 (-7%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Washington County ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn TennesseeIn the US
Enrollment
ranked largest first
7,969#23 of 135#1,177 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
14#31 of 135N/A
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
20.9%#92 of 123#5,610 of 6,853
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

About Washington County

Washington County operates 17 public schools across Tennessee, collectively educateing roughly 7,969 students.

In terms of grade levels, Washington County comprises 10 elementary, 3 high schools, and 4 combined or other.

Per-school enrollment averages around 469 in this district, lower than the Tennessee typical of 537.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Washington County has contracted 4% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 8,262 students to 7,969. The school count fell from 15 to 14 across the same 4-year window.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Washington County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Washington County run?
Washington County has 17 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 7,969 students in Tennessee.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Washington County?
Washington County includes 10 elementary schools, 3 high schools, and 4 combined-grade schools.
What is the largest school in Washington County?
Daniel Boone High School is the largest public school in Washington County by enrollment, with approximately 1,145 students.
What grade levels does Washington County serve?
Washington County serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 17 schools.
What cities does Washington County serve?
Washington County operates schools in Gray, Jonesborough, Johnson City, Telford, Limestone, Fall Branch, and 1 other communities across Tennessee.