For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 417 students in 38261, TN.
The top ranked public high school in 38261, TN is Union City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 38261 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in 38261, TN have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Tennessee public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 38261 have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Tennessee average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Union City High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 38261, TN Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
38261, 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 high schools in 38261, TN?
The top ranked public high schools in 38261, TN include Union City High School.
How many public high schools are located in 38261?
1 public high schools are located in 38261.
What is the racial composition of students in 38261?
38261 public high schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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