High Schools in Union County

Summary:

Union County, Georgia is home to a single high school, Union County High School, which serves grades 9-12. This standout institution consistently ranks among the top 15% of high schools in the state, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past few years.

Union County High School outperforms the state average on several key academic metrics, including the percentage of students proficient or better on the Milestones Assessments in subjects like Algebra I, Biology, and US History. The school's 4-year graduation rate of 85.4% for the 2023-2024 school year also exceeds the state average, and its relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14.6 suggests smaller class sizes and more personalized attention for students. With a per-student spending of $10,455, the school appears to be well-resourced, providing students with the support they need to succeed.

Despite serving a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with nearly half of the student body qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Union County High School has consistently demonstrated academic excellence, ranking 66th out of 452 high schools in Georgia for the 2024-2025 school year. This achievement highlights the school's ability to effectively support students from diverse backgrounds and provide them with the resources and opportunities they need to thrive.

District Detail

124 Hughes St.
Blairsville, GA 30512

(706) 745-2322

SchoolDigger Rank:
31^st 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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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2025)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2025)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2025)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition End of Course	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Union County High School	Public	9-12	153 Panther Cir	Blairsville	30512	Union County	Union County	No	No	No	No	(706) 745-2216	901	64	14.1	70.3%	801 (88.9%)	10 (1.1%)	60 (6.7%)	4 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (2.7%)	74.7	66^th of 452 public high schools	85.4%		66.7	99^th of 458 public high schools	78.4%	33	48.7	65.5	53.2	62.9	$14,951	$767	$14,183

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Towns County	12.97 mi	3	27^th
Fannin County	16.89 mi	5	76^th
White County	19.94 mi	6	57^th
State Specialty Schools I- Mountain Education High School	20.07 mi	1	80^th
Lumpkin County	22.38 mi	5	43^rd

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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.