Union County


Summary:

The Union County school district in Georgia consists of 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school. The district's schools demonstrate a mix of high-performing and specialized institutions, each serving students with diverse needs and backgrounds.

Union County High School stands out as a consistently top-ranked high school in Georgia, with a statewide ranking between 55-99 over the past 3 years. The school outperforms the state average on several end-of-course assessments and maintains a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 85.4%. In contrast, Union County Middle School is also a strong performer, ranking between 165-192 among Georgia middle schools and excelling in Algebra I, with 85.7% of students proficient or better.

The district's alternative school, Woody Gap High/Elementary School, stands out for its very low student-teacher ratio of 5.4 and significantly higher spending per student ($22,327) compared to the other schools in the district. This specialized school serves a student population with a high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (87.5%), indicating greater economic challenges. Overall, the data reveals a district with a mix of high-performing and specialized schools, each serving students with diverse needs and backgrounds.

District Detail

 124 Hughes St.
Blairsville, GA 30512

 (706) 745-2322

SchoolDigger Rank:
31st of 206 Georgia districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 3,015

Primary Schools: 2
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 1
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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