Schools in Zip Code 37614

Zip code 37614 in Johnson City, Tennessee, contains a single school: University School, an alternative K-12 institution serving 635 students in Washington County Schools. Despite its alternative classification, this school performs at an exceptionally high level, consistently outperforming both its district and the state of Tennessee across nearly every academic metric.

University School is a standout academic powerhouse. Its all-grade math proficiency is 72.5% and English language arts proficiency is 72.0%, compared to state averages of 43.0% and 40.6% respectively. The school improved from the previous year in both subjects. High school end-of-course exams are particularly strong: English II proficiency is 94.0%, Biology I is 86.4%, and Geometry is 82.4% — all roughly double the state averages. Even the lowest high school score, Algebra I at 64.8%, is more than 30 points above the state. Grade-level results are equally impressive, including 4th grade ELA at 91.3% and 8th grade Social Studies at 88.5%.

Beyond test scores, University School excels in student engagement and persistence. Its graduation rate is 98.7%, dropout rate is 1.3%, and chronic absenteeism is only 6.0% — about one-third the statewide rate of 18.3%. Per-student spending is $13,961, suggesting meaningful investment in student supports. The only relative soft spot is 3rd grade science at 55.6% proficiency, which is still above district and state averages but shows a narrower gap. Missing data on free/reduced lunch and student-teacher ratio limits demographic context, but for parents seeking a school with rigorous academics, strong attendance, and nearly universal graduation, University School sets a remarkably high benchmark.