High Schools in Johnson County

Johnson County, Tennessee is home to two high schools: Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County 9-12, a public virtual high school, and Johnson County High School, a traditional public high school. Based on the available data, Johnson County High School appears to be the stronger performing school overall, with a higher statewide ranking, better SchoolDigger rating, and generally stronger test scores across subjects and grade levels.

Johnson County High School outperforms Tennessee Connections Academy on key metrics like graduation rates, dropout rates, and test scores. For example, in Algebra I, Johnson County High School had 7.8% proficiency compared to 6.7% at Tennessee Connections Academy. In English II, Johnson County High School had 40.9% proficiency compared to 41.1% at Tennessee Connections Academy. Additionally, Johnson County High School spends significantly more per student ($15,048) compared to Tennessee Connections Academy ($6,158), and has a lower student-teacher ratio of 13.5 compared to 34 at Tennessee Connections Academy.

These performance differences suggest that the traditional public high school model may be more effective in this particular Johnson County district compared to the virtual school model. The higher funding levels and smaller class sizes at Johnson County High School may contribute to its stronger student outcomes. Further investigation into the specific factors and practices that drive Johnson County High School's performance could provide valuable insights for improving educational outcomes in the region.