For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,579 students in Union City, TN.
The top ranked public schools in Union City, TN are Union City Middle School, Lake Road Elementary School and Union City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Union City, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Union City have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Union City, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Union City Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1111 High School Dr
Union City, TN 38261
(731) 885-2901
Union City, TN 38261
(731) 885-2901
Grades: 5-8
| 475 students
Rank: #22.
Lake Road Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1130 East Highway 22
Union City, TN 38261
(731) 885-5304
Union City, TN 38261
(731) 885-5304
Grades: PK-8
| 503 students
Rank: #33.
Union City High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1305 High School Dr
Union City, TN 38261
(731) 885-2373
Union City, TN 38261
(731) 885-2373
Grades: 9-12
| 417 students
Rank: #44.
Ridgemont Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1285 N Highway 45 By - Pass
Union City, TN 38261
(731) 536-5171
Union City, TN 38261
(731) 536-5171
Grades: PK-8
| 369 students
Rank: #55.
Union City Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1100 South Miles Ave
Union City, TN 38261
(731) 885-1632
Union City, TN 38261
(731) 885-1632
Grades: PK-4
| 815 students
Union City, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Obion County Career Technology Center (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
1700 North Fifth
Union City, TN 38261
(731) 885-7171
Union City, TN 38261
(731) 885-7171
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Union City, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Union City, TN include Union City Middle School, Lake Road Elementary School and Union City High School.
How many public schools are located in Union City?
5 public schools are located in Union City.
What is the racial composition of students in Union City?
Union City public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Union City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Union City include: Ridgemont Elementary School vs. Lake Road Elementary School, Lake Road Elementary School vs. Ridgemont Elementary School, Union City Elementary School vs. Union City Middle School
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