Johnson County Public Schools
Johnson County, Kentucky
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
14
public schools
Total Enrollment
4,110
students
School Districts
2
districts
How to use the Johnson County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Kentucky; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Johnson County has 2 district entries. Johnson County is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 11 schools.
School records are spread across 6 listed communities. Paintsville has the most listed schools, with 9 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 6 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 1 school as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 1 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
1 school in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
14
in Johnson County
Reported Enrollment
4,110
14 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Johnson County
Johnson County
Paintsville Independent
14 Public Schools in Johnson County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 14 of 14 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson Central High School | Profile | Johnson County | Paintsville, 41240Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 955 |
| Johnson County Middle School | Listed only | Johnson County | Paintsville, 41240Town: Remote | 7–8 | Middle | 475 |
| Paintsville Elementary School | Listed only | Paintsville Independent | Paintsville, 41240Town: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 433 |
| Highland Elementary School | Listed only | Johnson County | Staffordsville, 41256Rural: Fringe | PK–6 | Primary | 419 |
| Porter Elementary School | Listed only | Johnson County | Hagerhill, 41222Rural: Fringe | PK–6 | Primary | 412 |
| W R Castle Memorial Elementary School | Listed only | Johnson County | Wittensville, 41274Rural: Fringe | PK–6 | Primary | 401 |
| Central Elementary School | Listed only | Johnson County | Paintsville, 41240Town: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 338 |
| Paintsville High School | Listed only | Paintsville Independent | Paintsville, 41240Town: Remote | 7–12 | High | 333 |
| Flat Gap Elementary School | Listed only | Johnson County | Flatgap, 41219Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 205 |
| Johnson County Eagle Academy | Listed only | Johnson County | Paintsville, 41240Town: Remote | KG–12 | Alternative | 139 |
| Carl D Perkins Comprehensive Rehab Ctr | Listed only | Johnson County | Thelma, 41260Town: Remote | UG | Vocational | 0 |
| Kentucky TECH - Mayo Regional Tech Ctr | Listed only | Johnson County | Paintsville, 41240Town: Remote | UG | Vocational | 0 |
| Mayo Technical College | Listed only | Johnson County | Paintsville, 41240Town: Remote | UG | Vocational | 0 |
| Tiger Virtual Academy | Listed only | Paintsville Independent | Paintsville, 41240Town: Remote | KG–12 | Virtual | 0 |
Johnson Central High School
Johnson County
Paintsville, 41240 / Town: Remote
Johnson County Middle School
Johnson County
Paintsville, 41240 / Town: Remote
Paintsville Elementary School
Paintsville Independent
Paintsville, 41240 / Town: Remote
Highland Elementary School
Johnson County
Staffordsville, 41256 / Rural: Fringe
Porter Elementary School
Johnson County
Hagerhill, 41222 / Rural: Fringe
W R Castle Memorial Elementary School
Johnson County
Wittensville, 41274 / Rural: Fringe
Central Elementary School
Johnson County
Paintsville, 41240 / Town: Remote
Paintsville High School
Paintsville Independent
Paintsville, 41240 / Town: Remote
Flat Gap Elementary School
Johnson County
Flatgap, 41219 / Rural: Distant
Johnson County Eagle Academy
Johnson County
Paintsville, 41240 / Town: Remote
Carl D Perkins Comprehensive Rehab Ctr
Johnson County
Thelma, 41260 / Town: Remote
Kentucky TECH - Mayo Regional Tech Ctr
Johnson County
Paintsville, 41240 / Town: Remote
Mayo Technical College
Johnson County
Paintsville, 41240 / Town: Remote
Tiger Virtual Academy
Paintsville Independent
Paintsville, 41240 / Town: Remote
Johnson County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Johnson County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Kentucky. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Johnson County public school directory?
The directory lists 14 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Johnson County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Johnson County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Johnson County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 1 school in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Johnson County?
Start with the 2 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Johnson County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
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.