Serving 30 students in grades 6-12, Union County Alternative Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 30 students
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Union County Alternative Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Union County Alternative Center's student population of 30 students has declined by 83% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
30 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
5 teachers
School Motto
A jungle of learning awaits...where Tigers roar and students soar
School Rankings
Union County Alternative Center 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 County Alternative Center is 0.19, which is less 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
#777 out of 1728 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
7%
16%
Black
n/a
20%
White
90%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Union County Alternative Center's ranking?
Union County Alternative Center is ranked #777 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Union County Alternative Center?
30 students attend Union County Alternative Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Union County Alternative Center students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What grades does Union County Alternative Center offer ?
Union County Alternative Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Union County Alternative Center part of?
Union County Alternative Center is part of Union County School District.
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