For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,383 students in Johnson County, KY.
The top-ranked public high schools in Johnson County, KY are Johnson Central High School, Paintsville High School and Johnson County Eagle Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Johnson County, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Johnson County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Johnson County, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Paintsville High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Johnson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Johnson Central High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
257 North Mayo Trail
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2500
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 888 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Paintsville High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
225 2nd St
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2656
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2656
Gr: 7-12 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Johnson County Eagle Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
257 North Mayo Trail
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2077
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2077
Gr: K-12 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 53:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Johnson County, KY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Johnson County, KY include Johnson Central High School, Paintsville High School and Johnson County Eagle Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Johnson County?
3 public high schools are located in Johnson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Johnson County?
Johnson County public high schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Johnson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Johnson County include: Johnson Central High School vs. Paintsville High School, Paintsville High School vs. Johnson Central High School
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