Top Rankings
Union County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,055 students in Union County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Georgia.
51爆料s in Union County School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,345 Schools
# Students
3,055 Students
1,756,263 Students
# Teachers
216 Teachers
121,732 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Union County School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 99% has increased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#44 out of 222 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
40%
Graduation Rate
≥99%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.71
# American Indian Students
4 Students
3,935 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
15 Students
85,910 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
182 Students
328,905 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
19%
# Black Students
14 Students
635,819 Students
% Black Students
n/a
36%
# White Students
2,733 Students
614,882 Students
% White Students
89%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,758 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
107 Students
84,547 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
144
51,011
# Students in K Grade:
209
119,716
# Students in 1st Grade:
208
125,772
# Students in 2nd Grade:
230
129,342
# Students in 3rd Grade:
218
126,525
# Students in 4th Grade:
225
128,080
# Students in 5th Grade:
197
129,325
# Students in 6th Grade:
235
129,829
# Students in 7th Grade:
222
132,023
# Students in 8th Grade:
232
134,149
# Students in 9th Grade:
239
154,476
# Students in 10th Grade:
243
144,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
226
131,655
# Students in 12th Grade:
227
119,738
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,235 is higher than the state median of $14,234. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,893 is less than the state median of $13,365. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$36 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,235
$14,234
Spending / Student
$11,893
$13,365
Best Union County School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Union County High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
153 Panther Cir
Blairsville, GA 30512
(706) 745-2216
Blairsville, GA 30512
(706) 745-2216
Grades: 9-12
| 921 students
Rank: #22.
Union County Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
165 Elementary Way
Blairsville, GA 30512
(706) 745-9615
Blairsville, GA 30512
(706) 745-9615
Grades: 3-5
| 626 students
Rank: #33.
Union County Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
367 Wellborn St
Blairsville, GA 30512
(706) 745-2483
Blairsville, GA 30512
(706) 745-2483
Grades: 6-8
| 675 students
Rank: #44.
Woody Gap High/elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2331 State Highway 60
Suches, GA 30572
(706) 747-2401
Suches, GA 30572
(706) 747-2401
Grades: K-12
| 56 students
Rank: n/an/a
592 School Cir
Blairsville, GA 30512
(706) 745-5450
Blairsville, GA 30512
(706) 745-5450
Grades: PK-2
| 777 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Union County School District?
Union County School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,055 students.
What is the rank of Union County School District?
Union County School District is ranked #45 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Union County School District?
89% of Union County School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Union County School District?
Union County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Union County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,893 is less than the state median of $13,365. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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