High Schools in Johnson County

The high schools located in Johnson County, Tennessee include Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County 9-12, a public virtual high school, and Johnson County High School, a traditional public high school. While the schools differ in their educational models, they both face challenges in terms of student performance and statewide rankings.

Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County 9-12 has a significantly larger student population of 1,489 students, with a more diverse racial makeup compared to Johnson County High School's 643 students, who are predominantly White. However, both schools perform below the state average on standardized tests, with Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County 9-12 having lower proficiency rates in most subject areas. Additionally, Johnson County High School spends nearly 2.5 times more per student than Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County 9-12, yet has a lower student-teacher ratio of 13.8 compared to 24.4 at the virtual school.

Despite the differences in their educational models and funding, both Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County 9-12 and Johnson County High School are ranked in the bottom half of Tennessee high schools, with Johnson County High School's ranking declining in recent years. These findings suggest that there is room for improvement in the educational outcomes for students in Johnson County, and further analysis may be needed to identify the underlying factors contributing to the schools' performance.