Best Union County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 977 students in Union County, GA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Union County, GA are Union County High School and Woody Gap High/elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Union County, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Union County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Georgia public high schools.
Union County, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Union County High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Union County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Union County High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
153 Panther Cir
Blairsville, GA 30512
(706) 745-2216
Gr: 9-12 | 921 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Woody Gap High/elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2331 State Highway 60
Suches, GA 30572
(706) 747-2401
Gr: K-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
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Union County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
446 Wellborn St.
Blairsville, GA 30512
(770) 532-9981
218 School Street
Blairsville, GA 30512
(706) 896-2279
Gr: 8-12 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Union County, GA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Union County, GA include Union County High School and Woody Gap High/elementary School.
How many public high schools are located in Union County?
2 public high schools are located in Union County.
What is the racial composition of students in Union County?
Union County public high schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Union County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Union County include: Woody Gap High/elementary School vs. Union County High School

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