Serving 797 students in grades 9-12, Johnson High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 797 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Johnson High School's student population of 797 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
797 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Year Founded
1959
School Calendar
School Colors
Blue, Orange
School Rankings
Johnson High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Johnson High School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1626 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
7%
19%
Black
86%
36%
White
3%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Johnson High School's ranking?
Johnson High School is ranked #1626 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Johnson High School often compared to?
Johnson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jenkins High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Johnson High School?
The graduation rate of Johnson High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Johnson High School?
797 students attend Johnson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Johnson High School students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Johnson High School?
Johnson High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Johnson High School offer ?
Johnson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Johnson High School part of?
Johnson High School is part of Savannah-Chatham County School District.
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