Top Rankings
Union City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,707 students in Union City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
Public Schools in Union City School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,925 Schools
# Students
1,707 Students
1,010,422 Students
# Teachers
112 Teachers
66,546 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Union City School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 147 school districts in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 72% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#37 out of 147 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
40%
Graduation Rate
72%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
15%
15%
% Black
31%
21%
% White
46%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,503 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,979. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,991 is less than the state median of $11,478. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,503
$11,979
Spending / Student
$10,991
$11,478
Best Union City School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Union City Middle School
(Math: 46% | 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
Gr: 5-8 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Union City High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1305 High School Dr
Union City, TN 38261
(731) 885-2373
Union City, TN 38261
(731) 885-2373
Gr: 9-12 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Union City Elementary School
(Math: 32% | 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
Gr: PK-4 | 815 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Union City School District?
Union City School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,707 students.
What is the rank of Union City School District?
Union City School District is ranked #38 out of 147 school districts in Tennessee (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Tennessee school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Union City School District?
46% of Union City School District students are White, 31% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Union City School District?
Union City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What is Union City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,991 is less than the state median of $11,478. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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