Union City High School is a comprehensive four-year public high school in Union City, in Obion County, Tennessee, Tennessee, United States, operating as the lone secondary school of the Union City School District.
Serving 416 students in grades 9-12, Union City High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 416 students
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Union City High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Union City, TN school district, covering approximately 11.8 square miles, with a typical drive to the school taking about 5-10 minutes and the furthest edge being 3.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Union City High School's student population of 416 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
416 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
30 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Excellence…our heritage, our commitment.
School Rankings
Union City High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Union City High School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#542 out of 1728 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
16%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
32%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
49%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
70-74%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Purple, Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Union City High School's ranking?
Union City High School is ranked #542 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Union City High School often compared to?
Union City High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Obion County Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Union City High School?
The graduation rate of Union City High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Union City High School?
416 students attend Union City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Union City High School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Union City High School offer ?
Union City High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Union City High School part of?
Union City High School is part of Union City School District.
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