For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,869 students in Union County, TN.
The top ranked public schools in Union County, TN are Elementary Middle Alternative, Sharps Chapel Elementary School and Union County Alternative Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Union County, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Union County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best Union County 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.
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: #7 - 97. - 9.
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: #7 - 97. - 9.
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: #7 - 97. - 9.
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
Union County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
115 Wilson Ln
Maynardville, TN 37807
(865) 992-5466
Maynardville, TN 37807
(865) 992-5466
Grades: 9-11
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Union County, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Union County, TN include Elementary Middle Alternative, Sharps Chapel Elementary School and Union County Alternative Center.
How many public schools are located in Union County, TN?
9 public schools are located in Union County, TN.
What is the racial composition of students in Union County, TN?
Union County, TN public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 40% (majority Black).
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