For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,007 students in Union County, GA.
The top ranked public schools in Union County, GA are Union County High School, Union County Elementary School and Union County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Union County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Georgia public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Union County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 63% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Union County (2024)
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
| 915 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
| 611 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
| 666 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
| 67 students
Rank: n/an/a
592 School Cir
Blairsville, GA 30512
(706) 745-5450
Blairsville, GA 30512
(706) 745-5450
Grades: PK-2
| 748 students
Union County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alpine Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
446 Wellborn St.
Blairsville, GA 30512
(770) 532-9981
Blairsville, GA 30512
(770) 532-9981
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Mountain Education Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
218 School Street
Blairsville, GA 30512
(706) 896-2279
Blairsville, GA 30512
(706) 896-2279
Grades: 8-12
| 711 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Union County, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Union County, GA include Union County High School, Union County Elementary School and Union County Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Union County, GA?
5 public schools are located in Union County, GA.
What is the racial composition of students in Union County, GA?
Union County, GA public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 63% (majority Black).
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