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Union County Elementary School

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Union County Elementary School ranks 373 rd of 1238 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 3-5

373^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,238 Georgia Elementary Schools

Better than 70% of Georgia elementary schools

Summary

Union County Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Blairsville, Georgia, serving grades 3-5 with a total enrollment of 626 students. The school is part of the Union County School District, which is ranked 31 out of 206 districts in Georgia and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Union County Elementary School consistently outperforms the state average in the Milestones Assessment for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science across grades 3-5. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school's 5th-grade proficiency rates were 47.7% in ELA, 48.2% in Math, and 43.2% in Science, compared to the state averages of 43%, 42.6%, and 43.8%, respectively. The school's performance has been relatively stable over the past few years, with some fluctuations in specific grade levels and subject areas. However, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 53.41% in 2022-2023 to 85.14% in 2023-2024, which is significantly higher than the nearby Union County Primary School, which had a 79.54% free and reduced lunch rate in 2023-2024.

While Union County Elementary School outperforms the state average, it is interesting to note that the nearby East Fannin Elementary School and Towns County Elementary School also demonstrate strong academic performance. The differences in spending per student and free and reduced lunch rates among these schools may provide insights into the factors that contribute to their academic success. Overall, Union County Elementary School appears to be a strong-performing school within its district, with a focus on academic achievement and a commitment to serving a population with significant economic challenges.

666

Students ?

14.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,902

Per pupil spending ?

90.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

165 Elementary Way
Blairsville, GA 30512

(706) 745-9615

District: Union County

Students who attend Union County Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Union County Middle School
High:	Union County High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.6%

Hispanic:

5.4%

Two or more races:

4.8%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 83rd percentile in 2015 → 70th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Georgia average (48% vs 42% meeting standards)

✓Above the Georgia median (70th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 13 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school48%

District avg47%

Georgia avg42%

373^rd of 1,238

Georgia public elementary schools ?

Top 30%▼ down 13 pts since 2015

From top 17% (2015) to top 30% (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	66.3	373 of 1238	69.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	70.4	341 of 1248	72.7%	★★★★☆
2023	66.0	381 of 1242	69.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	64.3	405 of 1244	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	56.6	481 of 1214	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	68.0	349 of 1234	71.7%	★★★★☆
2018	69.5	334 of 1209	72.4%	★★★★☆
2017	73.8	271 of 1205	77.5%	★★★★☆
2016	75.5	265 of 1233	78.5%	★★★★☆
2015	80.0	210 of 1240	83.1%	★★★★☆
2014	85.1	68 of 1231	94.5%	★★★★★
2013	86.2	39 of 1225	96.8%	★★★★★
2012	85.9	72 of 1201	94.0%	★★★★★
2011	83.1	140 of 1212	88.4%	★★★★☆
2010	81.6	164 of 1183	86.1%	★★★★☆
2009	82.7	139 of 1133	87.7%	★★★★☆
2008	84.5	108 of 1134	90.5%	★★★★★
2007	85.6	94 of 1125	91.6%	★★★★★
2006	88.7	40 of 1101	96.4%	★★★★★

By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics52%+7 vs state

English Language Arts46%+7 vs state

Science43%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2025)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2025)			Milestones Assessment Science (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 English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Union County Elementary School	Public	3-5	165 Elementary Way	Blairsville	30512	Union County	Union County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 745-9615	666	45	14.8	90.4%	590 (88.6%)	3 (0.5%)	36 (5.4%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (4.8%)	66.3	373^rd of 1238 public elementary schools	69.9%		70.4	341^st of 1248 public elementary schools	72.7%	32	42.4	47.1	47.7	53.0	55.8	48.2	43.2	$13,902	$1,151	$12,751
Union County Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	592 School Cir	Blairsville	30512	Union County	Union County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 745-5450	752	53	14.1	93.8%	673 (89.5%)	4 (0.5%)	40 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (4.7%)								(n/a)								$16,740	$1,158	$15,582
Towns County Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1150 Konahetah Rd	Hiawassee	30546	Towns County	Towns County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 896-4131	490	44	11.2	96.1%	424 (86.5%)	2 (0.4%)	28 (5.7%)	10 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (5.3%)	62	413^th of 1238 public elementary schools	66.6%		69.1	354^th of 1248 public elementary schools	71.6%	59	33.8	57.8	45.9	28.8	60.9	48.6	55.4	$18,915	$1,176	$17,739
East Fannin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1 Elementary Cir	Morganton	30560	Fannin County	Fannin County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 374-6418	465	34	13.5	100.0%	440 (94.6%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.9%)	42.9	647^th of 1238 public elementary schools	47.7%		47.8	587^th of 1248 public elementary schools	53.0%	60	31.3	43.1	37.8	37.5	49.2	23.0	33.8	$16,362	$1,194	$15,168

Frequently Asked Questions about Union County Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Union County Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Union County Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Union County Middle School
High : Union County High School

Is Union County Elementary School a good school?

Union County Elementary School ranks 373^rd of 1238 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Union County Elementary School?

Students at Union County Elementary School are 89% White, 5% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

What district is Union County Elementary School in?

Union County

How many students attend Union County Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 666 students attended Union County Elementary 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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