Washington County Schools & Education
Washington County, Tennessee
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
58/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
94.7%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
94.7%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 93.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,740
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,215
School Score
58/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 47/100
State Score Position
#15
of 95 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Washington County
Measured School Summary
Washington County performs at an average level with a school score of 58/100 and a solid graduation rate of 94.7%.
Funding Context
At $6,740 per pupil, Washington County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 23% above the Tennessee average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 8% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Washington 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
29 public schools and 2 districts 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
58/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #15 of 95 Tennessee counties with school score data.
Completion
94.7%
1.4 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,740
$525 above the state average
School coverage
29
2 districts 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
Washington County has 29 public schools across 2 districts, 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 Washington 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.
Mixed school landscape
Washington County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.
State position
#15
of 95 Tennessee counties with school score data. The county score is 11 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.
Washington County
Elementary to high school visible
8,281 students
16 listed schools in this county slice.
Johnson City
Elementary to high school visible
8,001 students
13 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Washington County is the largest listed district slice, with 16 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 Washington County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Washington County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Washington County, Tennessee
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.
A Robust Network of City and County Schools
Washington County supports 29 public schools across two distinct districts, serving a total enrollment of 16,282 students. The infrastructure includes 18 elementary schools and five high schools, offering diverse options for families in the region.
Two Districts Serving a Growing Population
The Washington County district is the largest with 16 schools and 8,281 students, followed closely by the Johnson City district with 13 schools and 8,001 students. No charter schools exist in either district, maintaining a traditional public education model for all residents.
Diverse Urban and Rural Learning Environments
Educational settings vary from 16 city-based schools to seven rural and six suburban campuses, with an average enrollment of 603 students. Science Hill High School stands out as a major urban hub with 2,401 students, while Ridgeview Elementary offers a large-scale primary environment for 819 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
29
in Washington County
Reported Enrollment
16,282
29 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Washington County
29 Public Schools in Washington County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 3 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 29 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Science Hill High School | Profile | Johnson City | Johnson City, 37604City: Small | 9–12 | High | 2,401 |
| Daniel Boone High School | Profile | Washington County | Gray, 37615Suburb: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,211 |
| David Crockett High School | Profile | Washington County | Jonesborough, 37659Suburb: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,181 |
| Liberty Bell Middle School | Record | Johnson City | Johnson City, 37604City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 898 |
| Ridgeview Elementary School | Record | Washington County | Gray, 37615Suburb: Midsize | PK–8 | Primary | 819 |
| Indian Trail Middle School | Record | Johnson City | Johnson City, 37601City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 808 |
| Boones Creek Elementary School | Record | Washington County | Johnson City, 37615Rural: Fringe | PK–8 | Primary | 788 |
| Grandview Elementary School | Record | Washington County | Telford, 37690Rural: Fringe | PK–8 | Primary | 651 |
| Lake Ridge Elementary | Record | Johnson City | Johnson City, 37601City: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 627 |
| University School | Record | Washington County | Johnson City, 37614City: Small | KG–12 | Other | 597 |
| Fairmont Elementary | Record | Johnson City | Johnson City, 37601City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 586 |
| Woodland Elementary | Record | Johnson City | Johnson City, 37604City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 522 |
| Gray Elementary School | Record | Washington County | Gray, 37615Suburb: Midsize | PK–8 | Primary | 520 |
| Mountain View Elementary | Record | Johnson City | Johnson City, 37601City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 498 |
| Jonesborough Elementary | Record | Washington County | Jonesborough, 37659Suburb: Midsize | PK–4 | Primary | 485 |
| Towne Acres Elementary | Record | Johnson City | Johnson City, 37604City: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 440 |
| Lamar Elementary | Record | Washington County | Jonesborough, 37659Rural: Fringe | PK–8 | Primary | 421 |
| Jonesborough Middle School | Record | Washington County | Jonesborough, 37659Suburb: Midsize | 5–8 | Middle | 416 |
| South Side Elementary | Record | Johnson City | Johnson City, 37604City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 407 |
| North Side Elementary | Record | Johnson City | Johnson City, 37601City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 375 |
Science Hill High School
Johnson City
Johnson City, 37604 / City: Small
Daniel Boone High School
Washington County
Gray, 37615 / Suburb: Midsize
David Crockett High School
Washington County
Jonesborough, 37659 / Suburb: Midsize
Ridgeview Elementary School
Washington County
Gray, 37615 / Suburb: Midsize
Boones Creek Elementary School
Washington County
Johnson City, 37615 / Rural: Fringe
Grandview Elementary School
Washington County
Telford, 37690 / Rural: Fringe
Jonesborough Elementary
Washington County
Jonesborough, 37659 / Suburb: Midsize
Jonesborough Middle School
Washington County
Jonesborough, 37659 / Suburb: Midsize
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,740
State avg $6,215
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Schools in Washington County, Tennessee — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Washington County, Tennessee?
Washington County supports 29 public schools across two distinct districts, serving a total enrollment of 16,282 students. The infrastructure includes 18 elementary schools and five high schools, offering diverse options for families in the region.
What are the major school districts in Washington County, Tennessee?
The Washington County district is the largest with 16 schools and 8,281 students, followed closely by the Johnson City district with 13 schools and 8,001 students. No charter schools exist in either district, maintaining a traditional public education model for all residents.
What is the school experience like in Washington County?
Educational settings vary from 16 city-based schools to seven rural and six suburban campuses, with an average enrollment of 603 students. Science Hill High School stands out as a major urban hub with 2,401 students, while Ridgeview Elementary offers a large-scale primary environment for 819 students.
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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.