For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,160 students in Johnson County, TN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Johnson County, TN are Mountain City Elementary School, Doe Elementary School and Laurel Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Johnson County, TN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in Johnson County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Johnson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mountain City Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 Donnelly St
Mountain City, TN 37683
(423) 727-2621
Mountain City, TN 37683
(423) 727-2621
Grades: PK-6
| 430 students
Rank: #22.
Doe Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7164 Highway 67 West
Mountain City, TN 37683
(423) 727-2682
Mountain City, TN 37683
(423) 727-2682
Grades: PK-6
| 224 students
Rank: #33.
Laurel Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Gentry Creek Rd
Laurel Bloomery, TN 37680
(423) 727-2685
Laurel Bloomery, TN 37680
(423) 727-2685
Grades: K-6
| 76 students
Rank: #44.
Little Milligan
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4226 Hwy 321
Butler, TN 37640
(423) 768-4400
Butler, TN 37640
(423) 768-4400
Grades: PK-5
| 89 students
Rank: #55.
Roan Creek Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2410 Roan Creek Rd
Mountain City, TN 37683
(423) 727-4964
Mountain City, TN 37683
(423) 727-4964
Grades: PK-6
| 341 students
Johnson County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
423 Hwy 133
Mountain City, TN 37683
(423) 739-2422
Mountain City, TN 37683
(423) 739-2422
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Johnson County, TN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Johnson County, TN include Mountain City Elementary School, Doe Elementary School and Laurel Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Johnson County?
5 public elementary schools are located in Johnson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Johnson County?
Johnson County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Johnson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Johnson County include: Laurel Elementary School vs. Mountain City Elementary School, Roan Creek Elementary School vs. Mountain City Elementary School, Mountain City Elementary School vs. Roan Creek Elementary School
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