Public schools in Johnson City, TN
18 open public schools with an address in Johnson City, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
18
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
10,086
17 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
Not reported
Across reporting schools
Charter schools
0
1 virtual
An overview of Johnson City public schools
The federal directory lists 18 public schools in Johnson City, TN: 11 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 3 combined or other. The 17 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 10,086 students, an average of 593 per school. The largest campus is Science Hill High School (2,359 students), and the largest elementary school is Boones Creek Elementary School (823).
Johnson City Schools operates the most schools here (12), and 3 regular districts have at least one Johnson City campus. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
School choice options include 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Johnson City
Elementary schools in Johnson City
11| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boones Creek Elementary School Washington County Schools | PK–08 | 823 | — | |
| Central Elementary School Carter County Schools | PK–05 | 267 | — | |
| Cherokee Elementary School Johnson City Schools | PK–05 | 345 | — | |
| Fairmont Elementary School Johnson City Schools | PK–05 | 530 | — | |
| Happy Valley Elementary School Carter County Schools | PK–04 | 506 | — | |
| Lake Ridge Elementary School Johnson City Schools | KG–05 | 632 | — | |
| Mountain View Elementary School Johnson City Schools | PK–05 | 472 | — | |
| North Side Elementary School Johnson City Schools | PK–05 | 361 | — | |
| South Side Elementary School Johnson City Schools | PK–05 | 419 | — | |
| Towne Acres Elementary School Johnson City Schools | KG–05 | 390 | — | |
| Woodland Elementary School Johnson City Schools | PK–05 | 537 | — |
Middle schools in Johnson City
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Trail Middle School Johnson City Schools | 06–08 | 786 | — | |
| Liberty Bell Middle School Johnson City Schools | 06–08 | 987 | — |
High schools in Johnson City
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Science Hill High School Johnson City Schools | 09–12 | 2,359 | — | |
| Washington County Adult High School Washington County Schools | 09–12 | 0 | — |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Johnson City
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Street School Johnson City Schools | 01–12 | — | — | |
| Tennessee Virtual Learning Academy Washington County Schools · Virtual | 03–12 | 37 | — | |
| University School Washington County Schools | KG–12 | 635 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White69.6%
- Hispanic12.7%
- Black6.9%
- Asian2.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 16 Johnson City schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (10,086 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Johnson City
How many public schools are in Johnson City, TN?
The current NCES directory lists 18 open public schools with a location address in Johnson City: 11 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 3 combined or other. Together they reported 10,086 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Johnson City?
Schools with an address in Johnson City belong to 3 education agencies, led by Johnson City Schools (12 schools), Washington County Schools (4 schools), Carter County Schools (2 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Johnson City?
Science Hill High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Johnson City, with 2,359 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Johnson City?
No school with an address in Johnson City is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Tennessee.
Does living in Johnson City guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Tennessee cities