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Union County High School

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Union County High School ranks 66 th of 452 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

66^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 452 Georgia High Schools

Better than 85% of Georgia high schools

Summary

Union County High School is a public high school serving 921 students in grades 9-12 in Blairsville, Georgia. The school is part of the Union County School District, which is ranked 31 out of 206 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Union County High School consistently outperforms the state average on the Georgia Milestones End of Course assessments, with 65.5% of students proficient or better in Algebra I compared to the state average of 44.9%. The school also maintains excellent 4-year graduation rates, ranging from 84.4% to 96.6% over the past 5 years, significantly higher than the state average. With a relatively low student-teacher ratio and spending between $10,443 and $10,905 per student, the school provides a supportive environment that contributes to its strong academic performance.

Compared to the nearby Towns County High School, Union County High School outperforms in several key areas, such as Algebra I proficiency and 4-year graduation rates. While Union County High School is a consistently high-performing school, there may be opportunities to further improve student outcomes, particularly in areas like American Literature and Biology, where proficiency rates, while still above the state average, could be even higher.

901

Students ?

14.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,951

Per pupil spending ?

70.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

153 Panther Cir
Blairsville, GA 30512

(706) 745-2216

District: Union County

Feeder schools for Union County High School:

Elementary:	Union County Elementary School
	Union County Primary School
Middle:	Union County Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.9%

Hispanic:

6.7%

Two or more races:

2.7%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 76th percentile in 2015 → 85th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Georgia average (57% vs 42% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 15% of Georgia high schools

✓97% graduate in 4 years — above the Georgia average (87%)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school57%

District avg59%

Georgia avg42%

66^th of 452

Georgia public high schools ?

Top 15%▲ up 9 pts since 2015

From top 24% (2015) to top 15% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

31^st of 206Union County among Georgia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	74.7	66 of 452	85.4%	★★★★☆
2024	66.7	99 of 458	78.4%	★★★★☆
2023	76.3	55 of 442	87.6%	★★★★☆
2022	73.1	66 of 429	84.6%	★★★★☆
2021	80.5	31 of 410	92.4%	★★★★★
2019	75.4	56 of 438	87.2%	★★★★☆
2018	76.3	49 of 428	88.6%	★★★★☆
2017	73.5	50 of 420	88.1%	★★★★☆
2016	85.9	22 of 426	94.8%	★★★★★
2015	59.6	103 of 435	76.3%	★★★★☆
2014	74.5	58 of 425	86.4%	★★★★☆
2013	74.1	65 of 425	84.7%	★★★★☆
2012	71.6	84 of 396	78.8%	★★★★☆
2011	69.2	101 of 402	74.9%	★★★★☆
2010	76.0	67 of 384	82.6%	★★★★☆
2009	80.1	45 of 372	87.9%	★★★★☆
2008	76.0	61 of 370	83.5%	★★★★☆
2007	72.2	67 of 358	81.3%	★★★★☆
2006	64.2	91 of 335	72.8%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?

Algebra I66%+21 vs state

United States History63%+24 vs state

Biology53%+9 vs state

American Literature and Composition49%+8 vs state

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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
Towns County High School	Public	9-12	1400 Highway 76 E	Hiawassee	30546	Towns County	Towns County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 896-4131	279	25	11.1	68.1%	253 (90.7%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (6.8%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.8%)	68.3	90^th of 452 public high schools	80.1%		75.8	65^th of 458 public high schools	85.8%	25	48.6	50.0	47.8	65.2	$19,665	$181	$19,484

Frequently Asked Questions about Union County High School

What district is Union County High School in?

Union County

Is Union County High School a good school?

Union County High School ranks 66^th of 452 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Union County High School?

Students at Union County High School are 89% White, 7% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What schools feed into Union County High School?

Union County High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Union County Elementary School
Elementary : Union County Primary School
Middle : Union County Middle School

How many students attend Union County High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 901 students attended Union County High School.

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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.

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