Summary:
Zip code 37604 in Johnson City, Tennessee, is served by one high school, Science Hill High School, which enrolls students in grades 9 through 12 and is part of the highly rated Johnson City Schools district.
Science Hill High School is an elite, 5-star school ranked 26th out of 400 Tennessee high schools for the 2025–2026 school year, placing it in the 94th percentile. Its state rank has improved steadily from 33rd in 2023–2024 to 27th in 2024–2025 and now 26th, showing a clear upward trajectory. The school boasts a 97.2% graduation rate and a 1.6% dropout rate, both far better than state averages of 90.5% and 6.7%, respectively. While chronic absenteeism at 16.5% is lower than the state's 18.3%, it is notably higher than the district's 11.8%, making attendance a potential area for improvement. Per-student spending is substantial at $13,510.
Academically, Science Hill High School outperforms Tennessee state averages in every tested subject. Its strongest areas relative to the state are Algebra II (69.9% proficient vs. 37.3% statewide), Geometry (67.4% vs. 42.3%), and English I (60.6% vs. 37.3%). English II is a standout, with 78.5% proficiency. The school is generally at or above its district average in most subjects, but Algebra I is a relative weak spot: 49.7% proficiency, eight points below the district's 57.7%. Grade-level data suggests this reflects 10th graders retaking the exam, as 9th graders score 53.1% proficient while 10th graders score only 5.9%. Overall, Science Hill offers strong academics, excellent graduation metrics, and consistent improvement, making it one of Tennessee's top high schools, with only Algebra I remediation and chronic absenteeism worth watching.
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