Serving 901 students in grades 9-12, Union County High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 901 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 65% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Union County High School's attendance zone is located in Blairsville, GA, covering an area of 329 square miles that encompasses the entire school district. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 11.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 19.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Union County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Union County High School's student population of 901 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
901 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Union County High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Union County High School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#439 out of 2192 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
7%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Black
1%
36%
White
89%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84.4%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32%
26.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Union County High School's ranking?
Union County High School is ranked #439 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Union County High School often compared to?
Union County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fannin County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Union County High School?
The graduation rate of Union County High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84.4%.
How many students attend Union County High School?
901 students attend Union County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Union County High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Union County High School?
Union County High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Union County High School offer ?
Union County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Union County High School part of?
Union County High School is part of Union County School District.
School Reviews
3 10/10/2025
very poor excuse for a school. Diversity rating is inaccurate.
5 10/10/2025
we are so very pleased with the teachers, staff, and students that we have in union county. This is by far the best school system we have been in with any of our children.
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