Summary
Fairmont Elementary School is a PK–5 school in Johnson City, Tennessee, serving approximately 530 students and operating within the Johnson City Schools district — one of the strongest districts in the state, currently ranked 7th out of 141 Tennessee districts with a 5-star rating. The school itself has a well-established record of high academic performance, ranking 69th out of 1,019 elementary schools statewide in 2025–2026, placing it in the 93rd percentile with a 5-star rating. Fairmont outperforms both the district and state across all core subjects: math proficiency is 73.2% (district 65.0%, state 43.0%), English language arts is 71.5% (district 61.8%, state 40.6%), and science is 71.5% (district 68.9%, state 46.9%).
Among nearby Johnson City elementary schools, Fairmont sits in the upper-middle tier — clearly above South Side, North Side, and Mountain View, but trailing the top performers. For example, Towne Acres Elementary (1.58 miles away) ranks 12th statewide with 87.7% math proficiency, and Lake Ridge Elementary ranks 35th with 80.3% math, while Fairmont posts 73.2%. Fairmont's most distinctive strength, however, is its performance with student groups that historically face achievement gaps. The school's African American students rank 9th out of 498 schools statewide, and its low-income students rank 18th out of 823 — both at the 98th percentile. Hispanic students rank 30th (93rd percentile). These standout findings set Fairmont apart from many surrounding schools. Fairmont also maintains low chronic absenteeism at 10.9%, well below the state average of 18.3%.
Fairmont spends about $14,167 per student, which is notably less than several lower-performing neighbors — North Side Elementary spends $17,960, South Side Elementary $15,752, and Mountain View Elementary $15,530 — yet Fairmont achieves substantially better academic outcomes. The one area that warrants attention is the school's Special Education subgroup, which saw its statewide ranking drop sharply from 57th in 2024–2025 (91st percentile) to 383rd in 2025–2026 (40th percentile). This could reflect a small cohort or changing student needs, but it is worth monitoring. Grade-level data also shows minor gaps in 5th grade math (74.7% vs. district 77.3%) and 4th grade science (68.8% vs. district 69.7%). Overall, Fairmont stands out as an effective, equitable school: it delivers top-tier results for its most vulnerable students, keeps attendance strong, and achieves results that far outpace state averages.
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