Johnson County Schools & Education
Johnson County, Georgia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
59/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,458
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,405
School Score
59/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 50/100
State Score Position
#48
of 159 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Johnson County
Measured School Summary
Johnson County performs at an average level with a school score of 59/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.0%.
Funding Context
At $7,458 per pupil, Johnson County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 18% above the Georgia average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Johnson County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
3 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
59/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #48 of 159 Georgia counties with school score data.
Completion
92.0%
3.9 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,458
$53 above the state average
School coverage
3
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Johnson County has 3 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Johnson County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Small-system county
Johnson County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#48
of 159 Georgia counties with school score data. The county score is 9 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Johnson County
Elementary to high school visible
1,009 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Johnson County is the largest listed district slice, with 3 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Johnson County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Johnson County, Georgia
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Three Essential Schools Serving Johnson County
Johnson County's education landscape consists of three public schools: one elementary, one middle, and one high school. Together, these campuses support a total enrollment of 1,009 students within a single district.
The Johnson County School District
Managed by a single local district, Johnson County schools provide traditional public education to all 1,009 students. There are no charter schools in the county, reflecting a commitment to a unified public school system.
Small Schools in a Primarily Rural Setting
Students here benefit from an average school size of 336, offering a personalized learning environment across two rural and one town location. Johnson County Elementary is the busiest campus with 466 students, while the middle school remains the smallest with 240.
School Overview
Total Schools
3
in Johnson County
Reported Enrollment
1,009
3 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Johnson County
Johnson County
3 Public Schools in Johnson County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 3 of 3 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson County Elementary School | Record | Johnson County | Wrightsville, 31096Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 466 |
| Johnson County High School | Record | Johnson County | Wrightsville, 31096Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 303 |
| Johnson County Middle School | Record | Johnson County | Wrightsville, 31096Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 240 |
Johnson County Elementary School
Johnson County
Wrightsville, 31096 / Town: Remote
Johnson County High School
Johnson County
Wrightsville, 31096 / Rural: Fringe
Johnson County Middle School
Johnson County
Wrightsville, 31096 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,458
State avg $7,405
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Schools in Johnson County, Georgia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Johnson County, Georgia?
Johnson County's education landscape consists of three public schools: one elementary, one middle, and one high school. Together, these campuses support a total enrollment of 1,009 students within a single district.
What are the major school districts in Johnson County, Georgia?
Managed by a single local district, Johnson County schools provide traditional public education to all 1,009 students. There are no charter schools in the county, reflecting a commitment to a unified public school system.
What is the school experience like in Johnson County?
Students here benefit from an average school size of 336, offering a personalized learning environment across two rural and one town location. Johnson County Elementary is the busiest campus with 466 students, while the middle school remains the smallest with 240.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.