Top Rankings
Union County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,015 students in Union County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Union County School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,330 Schools
# Students
3,015 Students
1,744,972 Students
# Teachers
216 Teachers
121,753 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Union County School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 219 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 98% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#46 out of 222 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
40%
Graduation Rate
92%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
6%
20%
% Black
1%
36%
% White
89%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,450 is higher than the state median of $14,327. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,051 is less than the state median of $13,452. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$36 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,450
$14,327
Spending / Student
$12,051
$13,452
Best Union County School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Union County High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
153 Panther Cir
Blairsville, GA 30512
(706) 745-2216
Blairsville, GA 30512
(706) 745-2216
Gr: 9-12 | 901 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Union County Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
165 Elementary Way
Blairsville, GA 30512
(706) 745-9615
Blairsville, GA 30512
(706) 745-9615
Gr: 3-5 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Union County Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
367 Wellborn St
Blairsville, GA 30512
(706) 745-2483
Blairsville, GA 30512
(706) 745-2483
Gr: 6-8 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Woody Gap High/elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2331 State Highway 60
Suches, GA 30572
(706) 747-2401
Suches, GA 30572
(706) 747-2401
Gr: K-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
592 School Cir
Blairsville, GA 30512
(706) 745-5450
Blairsville, GA 30512
(706) 745-5450
Gr: PK-2 | 752 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Union County School District?
Union County School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,015 students.
What is the rank of Union County School District?
Union County School District is ranked #49 out of 219 school districts in Georgia (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 Georgia school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Union County School District?
89% of Union County School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Union County School District?
Union County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Union County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,051 is less than the state median of $13,452. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
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