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Johnson County High School

Public | 9-12 | 312 students

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Posted May 21, 2009

This school system seems to be based on who you are in the community more than anything else, and the whole county seems to work that way also. You can get away with anything if you are the right person with the right friends.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 28, 2008

I think that the education standards at Johnson County are under qualified there are good teacher there but the circulum is not at the Georgia education level most students are not ready for college when they graduate.
—Submitted by Cordario Pierce, a student


Posted April 30, 2007

There were availability of many extracurricular activities, yet they were more like cliques than actual clubs. Overall, I would not recommend this school, unless it was the absolute last resort.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted August 4, 2005

I think the lady/man that said that they showed favoratism to the people that the teachers like is wrong. Yes, they may give help to some that they like but they try to give it to others too, but you cant make someone learn something if they dont want to. I am a sophmore at JCHS and i think before you take what your child says and paste it all over the internet then you should go to the school and look at what goes on everyday. Most of the time it isnt the teachers, it is the kids.
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 4, 2003

My son is attending this school he started in the 6th grade I was very impressed in his grades and his attitude as far as going to school, he came from Adrian School Of Performing Arts, where the teachers there did not take up time with there students all they seem to do was complain about the kids behavior, I have had very few complaints about my son's behavior at JCMS and am very impressed with his progress and reports. My daughter is now attending JCMS and loves it and her teachers....no complaints!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 9, 2003

My daughter attended this school. I found most of the teacher and the principal would push the children to the next grade or level if they liked the child. If they didn't they received no extra help what so ever. The children are not prepared for the graduation test they have to take and I was encouraged to let my child drop out.


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 91% in 2011.

59 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
66%
Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2011.

59 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
87%
Science

The state average for Science was 93% in 2011.

59 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
84%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 80% in 2011.

59 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
72%
Scale: % at or above passing

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Georgia administered the Georgia High School Graduation Test (GHSGT) in English language arts, math, science and social studies to students in grade 11. The GHSGT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Georgia. Students must pass all parts of the GHSGT in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to pass the test.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

Writing

The state average for Writing was 93% in 2012.

65 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
89%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Georgia High School Writing Test (GHSWT) to students in grade 11. The GHSWT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Georgia. Students must pass the GHSWT in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to pass the test.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

9th Grade Literature

The state average for 9th Grade Literature was 84% in 2012.

92 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
73%
Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 63% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
American Literature

The state average for American Literature was 89% in 2012.

38 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
78%
Biology

The state average for Biology was 73% in 2012.

115 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
69%
Economics

The state average for Economics was 77% in 2012.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
38%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 74% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Integrated Math 1

The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 65% in 2012.

105 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
61%
Integrated Math 2

The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 54% in 2012.

100 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
42%
Physical Science

The state average for Physical Science was 78% in 2012.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
66%
U.S. History

The state average for U.S. History was 68% in 2012.

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
31%

2011

 
 
45%

2010

 
 
50%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered End-of-Course Tests (EOCT) in 9th grade math levels 1 and 2, biology, United States history, physical science, American literature and economics. The EOCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 52% 46%
Black 45% 38%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Hispanic 0% 10%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Limited English proficient 0%N/A5%
Economically disadvantaged 60%N/A50%
Students with disabilities 18%N/A12%
Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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150 Trojan Way
Wrightsville, GA 31096
Phone: (478) 864-2222

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