Johnson County High School

Johnson County
150 Herschel Walker Dr
Wrightsville, GA 31096
303 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Johnson County High School, located in Wrightsville, Georgia, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Johnson County School District. Situated at 150 Hershel Walker Drive—a nod to the town's most famous athletic alumnus—the school is dedicated to preparing students for life after graduation through a blend of rigorous academics, career-technical education, and extracurricular engagement. The school functions as the focal point of the community, fostering a small-town environment where faculty and staff strive to provide personalized attention to the student body.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while offering various pathways for students to explore their interests, whether in college preparation or vocational training. Beyond the classroom, Johnson County High School maintains an active campus life, emphasizing school spirit through athletics and various student organizations. By utilizing their official website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, providing access to academic resources, event calendars, and district-wide updates to ensure that both students and parents remain connected to the school's mission of academic and personal growth.
303
Total Students
23.1
Full-Time Teachers
13.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
98.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    154 (50.8 %)
  • Black
    135 (44.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    9 (3.0 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (1.7 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Johnson County
Phone: (478)864-2222
Website: http://www.johnson.k12.ga.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 303
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 298
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 74
Grade 10 86
Grade 11 78
Grade 12 65
Gender Ratio