High Schools in Johnson City

The Johnson City area is home to two high schools: Science Hill High School and Johnson City Virtual Academy. Science Hill High School stands out as a top-performing institution, consistently ranking among the best high schools in the state of Tennessee. In contrast, Johnson City Virtual Academy lags behind in academic performance.

Science Hill High School is a 4-star school that has been ranked in the top 30 high schools in Tennessee for the past three years, with a 5-star rating in 2021-2022 and 2022-2023. The school outperforms the state and district averages on a variety of standardized test metrics, including TNReady/Biology I, TNReady/US History, TNReady/English I and II, and TNReady/Algebra I and II. With a diverse student population and higher per-student spending, Science Hill High School has established itself as a standout institution in the Johnson City area.

In contrast, Johnson City Virtual Academy is a lower-performing school, ranked 232 out of 384 Tennessee high schools for the 2022-2023 school year with a 2-star rating. The school underperforms the state and district averages on most standardized test metrics, particularly in math and Algebra II. With a lower student-teacher ratio, Johnson City Virtual Academy appears to struggle to match the academic excellence of its counterpart, Science Hill High School.