Best Washington County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 5,396 students in Washington County, TN. The top-ranked public high schools in Washington County, TN are University School, Science Hill High School and Daniel Boone High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Tennessee public high schools.
Washington County, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is University School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Washington County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
University School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
68 Martha Culp Ave
Johnson City, TN 37614
(423) 439-4333
Gr: K-12 | 635 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Science Hill High School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1509 John Exum Pkwy
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 232-2190
Gr: 9-12 | 2,359 students Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Daniel Boone High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1440 Suncrest Dr
Johnson City, TN 37615
(423) 477-1600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,145 students Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
David Crockett High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
684 Old State Route 34
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 753-1150
Gr: 9-12 | 1,122 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
2002 Indian Ridge Rd
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 434-4900
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Washington County, TN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Washington County, TN include University School, Science Hill High School and Daniel Boone High School. Washington County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Tennessee.
How many public high schools are located in Washington County?
6 public high schools are located in Washington County.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County?
Washington County public high schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Washington County are often viewed compared to one another?

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