For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 825 students in Union County, TN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Union County, TN are Union County Alternative Center and Union County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Union County, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Union County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Union County, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is equal to the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Union County 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 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Union County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Union County Alternative Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
115 Wilson Ln, P. O. Box 607
Maynardville, TN 37807
(865) 992-7747
Maynardville, TN 37807
(865) 992-7747
Gr: 6-12 | 30 students Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Union County High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
150 Main St
Maynardville, TN 37807
(865) 992-5232
Maynardville, TN 37807
(865) 992-5232
Gr: 9-12 | 806 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Union County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
115 Wilson Ln
Maynardville, TN 37807
(865) 992-5466
Maynardville, TN 37807
(865) 992-5466
Gr: 9-11
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Union County, TN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Union County, TN include Union County Alternative Center and Union County High 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 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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