| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson City School District | Johnson City | 10/10 Excellent · 95th pct | 8,001 | 13 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Washington County School District | Johnson City | 8/10 Good · 79th pct | 8,281 | 16 | PK–12 | 5 |
| Carter County School District | Johnson City | 4/10 Below Average · 31st pct | 4,764 | 16 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Washington County compares
Together they enroll 21,046 students across 45 schools. The largest is Washington County School District with 8,281 students. Districts here average 7.3/10, above the Tennessee average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 4/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Washington County, Tennessee
Washington County has 3 public school districts covering 8 zip codes. The top-rated district in Washington County is Johnson City School District (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (TCAP 2025–26), ranked against all districts in Tennessee. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Washington County, TN?
3 school districts serve zip codes in Washington County, TN. 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 Washington County, TN?
Of the districts serving Washington County, Johnson City School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 95th percentile among Tennessee school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Tennessee reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Tennessee and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Tennessee only, never across state lines.