Union County High School

153 Panther Cir
Blairsville, GA 30512
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 915 students in grades 9-12, Union County High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 915 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30% in GA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Union County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Union County High School's student population of 915 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
915 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Union County High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Union County High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (GA)
#379 out of 2168 schools
(Top 20%)
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50-54%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Union County High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
45-49%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Union County High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
5%
18%
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Black
n/a
36%
White
92%
37%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.15
This chart display the diversity score of Union County High School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90-94%
84%
This chart display graduation rate of Union County High School and public school graduation rate of Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
53%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Union County High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Union County High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Union County High School's ranking?
Union County High School is ranked #379 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Union County High School often compared to?
Union County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fannin County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Union County High School?
The graduation rate of Union County High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Union County High School?
915 students attend Union County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Union County High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Union County High School?
Union County High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Union County High School offer ?
Union County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Union County High School part of?
Union County High School is part of Union County School District.

School Reviews

5   6/2/2023
we are so very pleased with the teachers, staff, and students that we have in union county. This is by far the best school system we have been in with any of our children.
- Posted by Parent - happy parent
3   12/8/2021
very poor excuse for a school. Diversity rating is inaccurate.
- Posted by Teacher - Concerned parent

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 915 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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