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Johnson City

Tennessee · Public School District
13
Schools
8,001
Students
$12,614
Per-Pupil Spend
-12% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
92.0%
Graduation Rate
+5.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Johnson City is a public school district in Tennessee serving 8,001 students across 13 schools. It includes 8 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $12,614 is below the national average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 31/100.

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All Schools (13)
Elementary Schools8 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Cherokee ElementaryPK–05342
Fairmont ElementaryPK–05586
Lake Ridge ElementaryKG–05627
Mountain View ElementaryPK–05498
North Side ElementaryPK–05375
South Side ElementaryPK–05407
Towne Acres ElementaryKG–05440
Woodland ElementaryPK–05522
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Indian Trail Middle School06–08808
Liberty Bell Middle School06–08898
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Johnson City Virtual Academy06–1297
Science Hill High School09–122,401
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Little Buccaneers Student Child Care CenterPK–PK0
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,614-12% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
33%
51%
State
32.7%
Local (property tax)
50.6%
Federal
16.6%

Funding is shared between state (33%) and local sources (51%), with notable federal support (17%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
13
Schools
8,001
Students
—
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.0%
Opportunity Score31/100
StateTennessee →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.0% graduation rate — 5.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Low opportunity scores
Median opportunity score of 31/100, below the national median of 50, which can correlate with weaker long-term economic mobility for students.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Johnson City?
Johnson City has 13 public schools, serving a total of 8,001 students.
What is the graduation rate for Johnson City?
The graduation rate is 92.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Johnson City spend per student?
Johnson City spends $12,614 per pupil — 12% below the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Johnson City?
No, Johnson City does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Johnson City serve?
Johnson City serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Johnson City?
The median opportunity score across schools in Johnson City is 31/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.