Union County Elementary School

Union County Elementary School in Blairsville, GA, serves 666 students in grades 3–5 as part of the Union County district, and it shares a campus with Union County Primary School (grades PK–2) to create a seamless K–5 experience. The school has earned a 4-star rating and ranks in the 70th percentile statewide—a position it has held with remarkable consistency for a decade, never dipping below the 60th percentile even through the pandemic years.

The school’s standout strength is 3rd-grade math, where 71.2% of students scored proficient or above in 2025–2026—23 points above the state average and more than double the rate at nearby East Fannin Elementary School. Union County also excels at supporting special education students, ranking in the top quarter of Georgia elementary schools for that group. Chronic absenteeism has dropped dramatically from 24.5% to 13.7% over four years, now beating both the district and state averages. All of this is achieved while spending about 15% less per student than East Fannin and 27% less than Towns County Elementary School, suggesting strong operational efficiency.

One area to watch is the steady decline in math proficiency as students advance: 71.2% of 3rd graders are proficient, but that falls to 58.8% in 4th grade and 43% in 5th grade—the latter now slightly below the state average. Science scores in 5th grade sit at 43%, essentially matching the state but trailing Towns County’s impressive 56.4%. The school has also seen its free/reduced lunch population jump from 53% to 90% in two years, yet academic rankings have held steady or improved—a testament to the effectiveness of its instructional programs. With a stable track record, strong early math, and efficient spending, Union County Elementary is a solid choice for families, though upper-elementary math and science are areas to monitor.