- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Paintsville, KY
Johnson Central High School
Federal NCES profile for Johnson Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210306000802
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Johnson Central High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Kentucky schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Paintsville · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 57.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Johnson Central High School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Johnson Central High School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Paintsville, KY.
School address
District: Johnson County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210306000802 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Johnson Central High School held near 913 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-42 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 72.5 → 71.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-42 students YoY 210306000802 · Paintsville, KY High · MID · TRAD
888 enr · 12.3:1 · 57.5% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Johnson County Middle School (449 students)
Johnson Central High School held near 913 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-42 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 72.5 → 71.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Johnson Central High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Johnson Central High School
888 students
- Johnson County
Johnson County Middle School
449 students
- Porter Element
Porter Elementary School
431 students
- Highland Eleme
Highland Elementary School
392 students
- W R Castle Mem
W R Castle Memorial Elementary School
390 students
- Central Elemen 341
Central Elementary School
341 students
What this shows Johnson Central High School reports 888 students on the CCD universe file.
How Johnson Central High School compares
Johnson Central High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 19% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.5% | ▼ 3% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 888 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
888
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 20% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,833
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 222 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 96.7%
Two or More 1.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
Asian 0.7%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 96.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.5, Johnson Central High School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Johnson County reports $13,833 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Johnson Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Porter Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| W R Castle Memorial Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Johnson Central High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~888 students)
Frequently asked questions about Johnson Central High School
How many students attend Johnson Central High School?
Johnson Central High School has 888 students enrolled. It is a high school in Paintsville, KY. CCD year-over-year: 955 (2022-23) → 913 (2023-24), nearly flat (-42).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Johnson Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Johnson Central High School is 12.3:1, which is 19% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Johnson Central High School?
57.5% of students at Johnson Central High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Johnson Central High School?
The largest demographic group at Johnson Central High School is White at 96.7% of enrollment, in Paintsville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Johnson Central High School?
Johnson Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Johnson Central High School rank among public schools in Paintsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Johnson Central High School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Paintsville, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Paintsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Johnson County?
Besides Johnson Central High School, Johnson County also operates Johnson County Middle School (449 students), Porter Elementary School (431 students), and Highland Elementary School (392 students). See the Johnson County district page for the complete list.