| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson County School District | Boons Camp | 9/10 Excellent · 83rd pct | 3,344 | 11 | PK–12 | 17 |
| Paintsville Independent School District | Paintsville | 7/10 Good · 62nd pct | 766 | 3 | PK–12 | 0 |
How Johnson County compares
Together they enroll 4,110 students across 14 schools. The largest is Johnson County School District with 3,344 students. Districts here average 8.0/10, above the Kentucky average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 7/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Johnson County, Kentucky
Johnson County has 2 public school districts covering 17 zip codes. The top-rated district in Johnson County is Johnson County School District (9/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (KSA 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Kentucky. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Johnson County, KY?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Johnson County, KY. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Johnson County, KY?
Of the districts serving Johnson County, Johnson County School District has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 83rd percentile among Kentucky school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Kentucky reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Kentucky and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Kentucky only, never across state lines.