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Union County Middle School

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Union County Middle School ranks 165 th of 584 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

165^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 584 Georgia Middle Schools

Better than 72% of Georgia middle schools

Summary

Union County Middle School is a public middle school located in Blairsville, Georgia, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 675 students. The school is part of the Union County School District, which is ranked 31 out of 206 districts in Georgia and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Union County Middle School consistently outperforms the state average in the Milestones Assessment across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school had 85.7% of students proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to the state average of 44.9%. The school also performs well above the Union County district average in most subject areas, indicating that it is a high-performing school within the district. Over the past 10 years, Union County Middle School has maintained a strong statewide ranking, consistently placing in the top 25-30% of Georgia middle schools.

When compared to the nearby Fannin County Middle School and Towns County Middle School, Union County Middle School stands out as the highest-performing school in the region. Fannin County Middle School lags behind Union County Middle School in several key metrics, such as Milestones Assessment scores and statewide ranking, while Towns County Middle School is a strong competitor, but Union County Middle School maintains a slight edge in overall academic achievement.

641

Students ?

14.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,138

Per pupil spending ?

78.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

367 Wellborn St
Blairsville, GA 30512

(706) 745-2483

District: Union County

Students who attend Union County Middle School usually attend:

High:

Union County High School

Feeder schools for Union County Middle School:

Elementary:	Union County Elementary School
	Union County Primary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.3%

Hispanic:

7.2%

Two or more races:

3.1%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 86th percentile in 2015 → 72nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Georgia average (46% vs 40% meeting standards)

✓Above the Georgia median (72nd percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 14 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school46%

District avg47%

Georgia avg40%

165^th of 584

Georgia public middle schools ?

Top 28%▼ down 14 pts since 2015

From top 14% (2015) to top 28% (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	65.8	165 of 584	71.7%	★★★★☆
2024	61.8	192 of 588	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	63.7	182 of 577	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	70.9	146 of 567	74.3%	★★★★☆
2021	64.1	177 of 542	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	76.6	115 of 559	79.4%	★★★★☆
2018	77.0	111 of 543	79.6%	★★★★☆
2017	81.7	79 of 539	85.3%	★★★★☆
2016	87.9	50 of 545	90.8%	★★★★★
2015	83.1	77 of 537	85.7%	★★★★☆
2014	80.4	48 of 521	90.8%	★★★★★
2013	82.0	41 of 527	92.2%	★★★★★
2012	77.6	81 of 508	84.1%	★★★★☆
2011	74.2	109 of 504	78.4%	★★★★☆
2010	78.8	66 of 494	86.6%	★★★★☆
2009	76.0	83 of 466	82.2%	★★★★☆
2008	75.0	94 of 462	79.7%	★★★★☆
2007	76.2	71 of 445	84.0%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?

Algebra I86%+41 vs state

Mathematics51%+10 vs state

English Language Arts44%+4 vs state

Social Studies37%~ state avg

Science32%+3 vs state

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Schools Near Union County Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2025)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2025)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2025)			Milestones Assessment Science (2025)	Milestones Assessment Social Studies (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 Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Union County Middle School	Public	6-8	367 Wellborn St	Blairsville	30512	Union County	Union County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 745-2483	641	46	14.0	78.6%	566 (88.3%)	3 (0.5%)	46 (7.2%)	5 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.1%)	65.8	165^th of 584 public middle schools	71.7%		61.8	192^nd of 588 public middle schools	67.3%	27	85.7	46.4	43.5	42.9	53.1	49.3	51.2	31.9	36.9	$14,138	$907	$13,231
Towns County Middle School	Public	6-8	1400 Highway 76 E	Hiawassee	30546	Towns County	Towns County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 896-4131	197	21	9.2	91.9%	170 (86.3%)	1 (0.5%)	18 (9.1%)	5 (2.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	82.1	91^st of 584 public middle schools	84.4%		84.1	82^nd of 588 public middle schools	86.1%	9	100.0	52.5	37.9	59.7	63.9	45.5	76.1	50.0	69.7	$21,213	$408	$20,805
Fannin County Middle School	Public	6-8	4560 Old Highway 76	Blue Ridge	30513	Fannin County	Fannin County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 632-6100	638	51	12.4	90.6%	561 (87.9%)	4 (0.6%)	53 (8.3%)	7 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.0%)	55.6	235^th of 584 public middle schools	59.8%		46.2	300^th of 588 public middle schools	49.0%	65	88.0	42.9	35.2	41.2	34.4	47.5	53.6	22.5	33.6	$14,494	$501	$13,993

Frequently Asked Questions about Union County Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Union County Middle School?

Students at Union County Middle School are 88% White, 7% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What district is Union County Middle School in?

Union County

What high school do graduates of Union County Middle School attend?

Students who attend Union County Middle School usually go on to attend Union County High School

Is Union County Middle School a good school?

Union County Middle School ranks 165^th of 584 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Union County Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 641 students attended Union County Middle School.

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