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Elementary Schools in Johnson County

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At a glance

DistrictJohnson County30^th of 157 Kentucky districtsFull district overview →

Schools

1,795

Students

5-star school

Top rankedPorter Elementary School48^th of 685 Kentucky elementary schools

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Biggest riser

Flat Gap Elementary School up 178 spots statewide this year

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Smallest classes

Central Elementary School 11.8 students per teacher

SchoolDigger ratings

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Summary:

The Johnson County school district in Kentucky is home to 5 elementary schools that generally outperform the state average in academic performance. Among these, Porter Elementary School stands out as the top-performing school, ranking 48th out of 685 Kentucky elementary schools and boasting high proficiency rates in mathematics, reading, and editing/mechanics.

Other notable schools include Highland Elementary School, which has consistently placed in the top 25% of Kentucky elementary schools over the past 3 years, and Central Elementary School, which has the highest spending per student at $19,883. However, all 5 schools in the district struggle with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 25% across the board, which may be an area for improvement.

Overall, the elementary schools in Johnson County demonstrate strong academic performance, with several standout institutions. While there are some variations in resources and outcomes, the district appears to be providing a quality education to its students. Addressing the high chronic absenteeism rates could be a key focus for the district to further enhance the learning experience for all its elementary school students.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				KSA Mathematics (2025)				KSA Reading (2025)				KSA Science (2025)	KSA Writing (2025)	KSA Social Studies (2025)	KSA Editing and Mechanics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KSA Mathematics 3rd Grade	KSA Mathematics 4th Grade	KSA Mathematics 5th Grade	KSA Mathematics 6th Grade	KSA Reading 3rd Grade	KSA Reading 4th Grade	KSA Reading 5th Grade	KSA Reading 6th Grade	KSA Science 4th Grade	KSA Writing 5th Grade	KSA Social Studies 5th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Central Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1715 Euclid Ave	Paintsville	41240	Johnson County	Johnson County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 789-2541	341	29	11.8	77.1%	322 (94.4%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	12 (3.5%)	70.2	172^nd of 685 public elementary schools	74.9%		59.7	259^th of 685 public elementary schools	62.2%	87	38.0	55.0	54.0	51.0	49.0	58.0	69.0	59.0	48.0	60.0	54.0	57.0	$19,883	$3,431	$1,689	$5,120	$10,482	$2,498	$12,981
Flat Gap Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1450 KY Rt 689	Flatgap	41219	Johnson County	Johnson County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 265-3110	241	18	13.7	78.4%	227 (94.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.5%)	51	328^th of 685 public elementary schools	52.1%		29.2	506^th of 685 public elementary schools	26.1%	178	30.0	39.0	45.0	57.0	48.0	35.0	58.0	71.0		29.0	48.0	45.0	$19,152	$3,302	$1,238	$4,539	$10,027	$2,739	$12,767
Porter Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	7210 Us 321 S	Hagerhill	41222	Johnson County	Johnson County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 789-2545	431	29	15.0	54.3%	418 (97.0%)	7 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	89.2	48^th of 685 public elementary schools	93.0%		81.2	86^th of 685 public elementary schools	87.4%	38	62.0	78.0	63.0	67.0	62.0	63.0	70.0	77.0		60.0	56.0	88.0	$17,001	$2,918	$1,292	$4,210	$8,814	$2,238	$11,052
W R Castle Memorial Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3936 Us 23 N	Wittensville	41274	Johnson County	Johnson County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 297-3738	390	31	12.7	68.2%	372 (95.4%)	2 (0.5%)	11 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.3%)	71	162^nd of 685 public elementary schools	76.4%		54.8	295^th of 685 public elementary schools	56.9%	133	50.0	60.0	52.0	56.0	63.0	64.0	58.0	70.0	53.0	19.0	50.0	52.0	$16,763	$2,592	$1,219	$3,811	$8,972	$2,203	$11,174
Highland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	649 US 23 South	Staffordsville	41256	Johnson County	Johnson County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 297-3674	392	30	13.2	63.3%	380 (96.9%)	2 (0.5%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.3%)	73.8	147^th of 685 public elementary schools	78.5%		67.5	189^th of 685 public elementary schools	72.4%	42	49.0	43.0	52.0	63.0	53.0	59.0	61.0	71.0	43.0	59.0	50.0	77.0	$18,321	$3,356	$1,102	$4,457	$9,495	$2,610	$12,104

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Paintsville Independent	1.49 mi	3	49^th
Floyd County	9.37 mi	15	114^th
Martin County	12.8 mi	5	111^th
Magoffin County	14.9 mi	5	123^rd
Kentucky Technical System	15.02 mi	50

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.