For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,905 students in Union County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
Public Schools in Union County School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 40% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
10 Schools
1,907 Schools
# Students
5,905 Students
995,698 Students
# Teachers
312 Teachers
64,938 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Union County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 146 school districts in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#129 out of 147 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
30%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.59
# American Indian Students
16 Students
1,539 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
73 Students
20,089 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
300 Students
130,619 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
13%
# Black Students
1,000 Students
205,725 Students
% Black Students
17%
21%
# White Students
4,228 Students
594,766 Students
% White Students
72%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,065 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
285 Students
41,895 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
108
29,479
# Students in K Grade:
547
76,204
# Students in 1st Grade:
543
72,380
# Students in 2nd Grade:
529
73,837
# Students in 3rd Grade:
549
73,991
# Students in 4th Grade:
557
73,940
# Students in 5th Grade:
529
73,430
# Students in 6th Grade:
558
73,265
# Students in 7th Grade:
565
74,183
# Students in 8th Grade:
610
77,382
# Students in 9th Grade:
212
81,216
# Students in 10th Grade:
188
75,717
# Students in 11th Grade:
221
72,010
# Students in 12th Grade:
189
68,664
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $8,426 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,157. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $7,635 is less than the state median of $11,647. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$45 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$8,426
$12,157
Spending / Student
$7,635
$11,647
Best Union County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elementary Middle Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
635 Main
Maynardville, TN 37807
(865) 745-0253
Maynardville, TN 37807
(865) 745-0253
Grades: K-8
| 8 students
Rank: #22.
Sharps Chapel Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1550 Sharps Chapel Rd
Sharps Chapel, TN 37866
(865) 278-3294
Sharps Chapel, TN 37866
(865) 278-3294
Grades: PK-5
| 134 students
Rank: #33.
Union County Alternative Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
115 Wilson Ln, P. O. Box 607
Maynardville, TN 37807
(865) 992-7747
Maynardville, TN 37807
(865) 992-7747
Grades: 6-12
| 19 students
Rank: #44.
Big Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3420 Hickory Val Rd
Maynardville, TN 37807
(865) 992-8687
Maynardville, TN 37807
(865) 992-8687
Grades: PK-5
| 190 students
Rank: #55.
Union County High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
150 Main St
Maynardville, TN 37807
(865) 992-5232
Maynardville, TN 37807
(865) 992-5232
Grades: 9-12
| 791 students
Rank: #66.
Tennessee Virtual Academy
(Math: 14% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1924 Dutch Valley Dr
Knoxville, TN 37918
(865) 992-9026
Knoxville, TN 37918
(865) 992-9026
Grades: K-8
| 3,036 students
Rank: #77.
H Maynard Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
435 Main St
Maynardville, TN 37807
(865) 992-1030
Maynardville, TN 37807
(865) 992-1030
Grades: 6-8
| 703 students
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Luttrell Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
241 Tazewell Pike
Luttrell, TN 37779
(865) 992-3441
Luttrell, TN 37779
(865) 992-3441
Grades: PK-5
| 313 students
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Maynardville Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
615 Main St
Maynardville, TN 37807
(865) 992-8391
Maynardville, TN 37807
(865) 992-8391
Grades: PK-5
| 362 students
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Paulette Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Maynardville
Maynardville, TN 37807
(865) 745-0517
Maynardville, TN 37807
(865) 745-0517
Grades: PK-5
| 349 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Union County School District?
Union County School District manages 10 public schools serving 5,905 students.
What is the rank of Union County School District?
Union County School District is ranked #131 out of 146 school districts in Tennessee (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Union County School District?
72% of Union County School District students are White, 17% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% 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 19:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What is Union County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $7,635 is less than the state median of $11,647. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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