High Schools in Johnson County

Summary:

Johnson County, Kentucky is home to a single high school, Johnson Central High School, which stands out as a top-performing institution in the state. This 5-star rated school consistently ranks among the top 20% of high schools in Kentucky, earning the 19th spot out of 254 schools for the 2024-2025 school year.

Johnson Central High School's academic excellence is evident across multiple subject areas, with proficiency rates that outshine both the Johnson County district and the state of Kentucky. The school's strongest performance is in reading, where 69% of 10th graders scored proficient or better, compared to the statewide average of 47%. Math proficiency is also a standout, with 62% of 10th graders scoring proficient or better, well above the state's 41% average.

Beyond its academic achievements, Johnson Central High School boasts an impressive 93.5% 4-year graduation rate and a low 1.1% dropout rate, both of which are significantly better than the state averages. The school's high per-student spending of $41,924 and low student-teacher ratio of 12.6 suggest a substantial investment in resources and staffing to support student learning, contributing to the school's overall success.

District Detail

253 North Mayo Trail
Paintsville, KY 41240

(606) 789-2530

SchoolDigger Rank:
30^th of 157 Kentucky districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 3,292

Primary Schools: 5
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 1

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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	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 10th Grade	KSA Reading 10th Grade	KSA Science 11th Grade	KSA Writing 11th Grade	KSA Social Studies 11th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 11th 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
Johnson Central High School	Public	9-12	257 North Mayo Trail	Paintsville	41240	Johnson County	Johnson County	No	No	No	No	(606) 789-2500	888	72	12.3	56.5%	859 (96.7%)	3 (0.3%)	7 (0.8%)	6 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (1.5%)	86.2	19^th of 254 public high schools	92.5%		77.1	39^th of 290 public high schools	86.6%	20	62.0	69.0	32.0	61.0	52.0	50.0	$41,924	$1,460	$1,175	$2,635	$11,422	$4,047	$15,469

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	53

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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.