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
GuidePaintsville 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 | Record | Johnson County | Paintsville, 41240Town: Remote | 7–8 | Middle | 475 |
| Paintsville Elementary School | Record | Paintsville Independent | Paintsville, 41240Town: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 433 |
| Highland Elementary School | Record | Johnson County | Staffordsville, 41256Rural: Fringe | PK–6 | Primary | 419 |
| Porter Elementary School | Record | Johnson County | Hagerhill, 41222Rural: Fringe | PK–6 | Primary | 412 |
| W R Castle Memorial Elementary School | Record | Johnson County | Wittensville, 41274Rural: Fringe | PK–6 | Primary | 401 |
| Central Elementary School | Record | Johnson County | Paintsville, 41240Town: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 338 |
| Paintsville High School | Record | Paintsville Independent | Paintsville, 41240Town: Remote | 7–12 | High | 333 |
| Flat Gap Elementary School | Record | Johnson County | Flatgap, 41219Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 205 |
| Johnson County Eagle Academy | Record | Johnson County | Paintsville, 41240Town: Remote | KG–12 | Alternative | 139 |
| Carl D Perkins Comprehensive Rehab Ctr | Record | Johnson County | Thelma, 41260Town: Remote | UG | Vocational | 0 |
| Kentucky TECH - Mayo Regional Tech Ctr | Record | Johnson County | Paintsville, 41240Town: Remote | UG | Vocational | 0 |
| Mayo Technical College | Record | Johnson County | Paintsville, 41240Town: Remote | UG | Vocational | 0 |
| Tiger Virtual Academy | Record | 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
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
Tiger Virtual Academy
Paintsville Independent
Paintsville, 41240 / Town: Remote
Every public school record in Johnson County
Each school below has a stable directory anchor, so listed-only schools can still be referenced from this county page. Profile links open deeper generated pages when available; directory anchors keep every NCES school record findable without creating thin standalone pages.
Directory records
14
Showing here
14
Profile pages
1
Primary schools
6- Record
Central Elementary School
Johnson County
- Grades
- PK–6
- Location
- Paintsville, 41240
- Enrollment
- 338 students
Listed on this county directory
- Record
Flat Gap Elementary School
Johnson County
- Grades
- PK–6
- Location
- Flatgap, 41219
- Enrollment
- 205 students
Listed on this county directory
- Record
Highland Elementary School
Johnson County
- Grades
- PK–6
- Location
- Staffordsville, 41256
- Enrollment
- 419 students
Listed on this county directory
- Record
Porter Elementary School
Johnson County
- Grades
- PK–6
- Location
- Hagerhill, 41222
- Enrollment
- 412 students
Listed on this county directory
- Record
W R Castle Memorial Elementary School
Johnson County
- Grades
- PK–6
- Location
- Wittensville, 41274
- Enrollment
- 401 students
Listed on this county directory
- Record
Paintsville Elementary School
Paintsville Independent
- Grades
- PK–6
- Location
- Paintsville, 41240
- Enrollment
- 433 students
Listed on this county directory
Middle schools
1- Record
Johnson County Middle School
Johnson County
- Grades
- 7–8
- Location
- Paintsville, 41240
- Enrollment
- 475 students
Listed on this county directory
High schools
2- Johnson Central High SchoolRecord
Johnson County
- Grades
- 9–12
- Location
- Paintsville, 41240
- Enrollment
- 955 students
- Record
Paintsville High School
Paintsville Independent
- Grades
- 7–12
- Location
- Paintsville, 41240
- Enrollment
- 333 students
Listed on this county directory
Other schools
5- Record
Carl D Perkins Comprehensive Rehab Ctr
Johnson County
- Grades
- UG
- Location
- Thelma, 41260
- Enrollment
- 0 students
Listed on this county directory
- Record
Johnson County Eagle Academy
Johnson County
- Grades
- KG–12
- Location
- Paintsville, 41240
- Enrollment
- 139 students
Listed on this county directory
- Record
Kentucky TECH - Mayo Regional Tech Ctr
Johnson County
- Grades
- UG
- Location
- Paintsville, 41240
- Enrollment
- 0 students
Listed on this county directory
- Record
Mayo Technical College
Johnson County
- Grades
- UG
- Location
- Paintsville, 41240
- Enrollment
- 0 students
Listed on this county directory
- Record
Tiger Virtual Academy
Paintsville Independent
- Grades
- KG–12
- Location
- Paintsville, 41240
- Enrollment
- 0 students
Listed on this county directory
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.