Serving 913 students in grades 9-12, Johnson Central High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 913 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 3%
Graduation Rate
: 93% (Top 30% in KY)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 41% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 53% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Johnson Central High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Johnson Central High School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Johnson Central High School?
The graduation rate of Johnson Central High School is 93%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Johnson Central High School?
913 students attend Johnson Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Johnson Central High School students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Johnson Central High School?
Johnson Central High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Johnson Central High School offer ?
Johnson Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Johnson Central High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 913 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 3%
Graduation Rate
: 93% (Top 30%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 41% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 53% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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