Johnson County

Mountain City, Tennessee — 8 schools

4,971
Total Enrollment
8
Schools
$7,531
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Johnson County operates 8 public schools serving 4,971 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Tennessee. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 other, 2 high, 2 elementary, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 4,952 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Johnson County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $7,531 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 12.5% local, 74.9% state, and 12.6% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $27,660 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 33/100, ranked #86 of 140 in Tennessee against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 2 of 8 schools offering Advanced Placement (9 AP courses district-wide), a 422.1:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 15.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 84.6% White, 6.4% Hispanic or Latino, 5.8% African American across the district's schools.

Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County 9-12 accounts for 31.2% of all Johnson County student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Johnson County-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Johnson County school enrollment varies 17× across entities

Johnson County school enrollment ranges from 92 students (lowest) to 1,543 students (highest), a spread of 1,451 students. That spread reflects typical mixed-portfolio variation between specialty programs and large neighbourhood schools. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Johnson County student-counselor ratio is 422:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Johnson County chronic absenteeism rate is 15.9% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Johnson County is typically wider than the Johnson County-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

12.6%
Federal
74.9%
State
12.5%
Local

Funding Equity

33
Equity Score
86 / 140
State Rank
38
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Johnson County county, where this district is located.

$724
Studio/mo
$844
1 BR/mo
$925
2 BR/mo
$1,273
3 BR/mo
$1,289
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$27,660
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 8 schools in Johnson County.

White 84.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
African American 5.8%
Multiracial 2.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

2 / 8
Schools with AP
9 AP courses total
422.1:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
15.9%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Johnson County

School Enrollment
Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County 9-12
1,543
Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County K-8
1,471
Johnson Co High School
563
Mountain City Elementary
428
Roan Creek Elementary
343
Johnson Co Middle School
281
Doe Elementary
231
Laurel Elementary
92

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Johnson County?

Johnson County has 8 schools, including 2 high, 2 elementary, 3 other, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 4,971 students.

How much does Johnson County spend per student?

Johnson County spends $7,531 per student. The district has an equity score of 33/100, ranking #86 in Tennessee.

What is the average teacher salary in Johnson County?

The average teacher salary in Johnson County is $27,660 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Johnson County?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Johnson County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Johnson County?

Johnson County students are 84.6% White, 6.4% Hispanic or Latino, 5.8% African American, 0.5% Asian, averaged across 8 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Johnson County?

Johnson County has an equity score of 33/100, ranking #86 out of 140 districts in Tennessee. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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