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Union City High School

Q: Is Union City High School a good school?

Union City High School ranks 52 nd of 400 Tennessee high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Q: How many students attend Union City High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 416 students attended Union City High School.

Q: What is the racial makeup of Union City High School?

Students at Union City High School are 49% White, 32% African American, 16% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Q: What schools feed into Union City High School?

Union City High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Union City Elementary School Middle : Union City Middle School

Public Grades 9-12

52^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 400 Tennessee High Schools

Better than 87% of Tennessee high schools

Summary

Union City High School is a midsize public high school in Union City, Tennessee, serving 416 students in grades 9–12 as part of the highly ranked Union City Schools district. The school holds a 4-star rating and ranks 52nd among Tennessee high schools, placing it in the 87th percentile and ahead of local peers such as Westview High School, South Fulton Middle / High School, and Obion County Central High School. Students excel in advanced coursework: Algebra II proficiency is 63.6% versus the state's 37.3%, Geometry hits 60.4% versus 42.3%, and English II reaches 73.7% versus the state's 58.1%. However, Algebra I remains a weak spot, with proficiency at 33.3% in 2025–2026, close to the state average of 32.3%.

Attendance is a major strength. Chronic absenteeism is just 7.2%, far below the Tennessee average of 18.3% and much lower than Obion County Central High School's 20.2%. Yet graduation rates are concerning. Only 81.6% of students graduate, compared to the state average of 90.5%, while the dropout rate of 11.2% is nearly double the state's 6.7%. Nearby Westview High School graduates 89.9% of students, and Obion County Central High School graduates 93.0%, highlighting this disconnect.

Union City High School is well-resourced, spending about $14,229 per student with a low student-teacher ratio. This investment supports strong test scores but does not translate into better completion outcomes. For parents, the picture is nuanced: the school has an outstanding attendance culture and prepares many students well for advanced classes, yet it struggles to keep a meaningful share of students through graduation. The next step is ensuring that those excelling in Geometry, Algebra II, Biology, and English II are also earning diplomas. Overall, it's a high-performing school with clear academic strengths and important areas needing attention.

416

Students ?

13.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,229

Per pupil spending ?

58%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1305 High School Drive
Union City, TN 38261

(731) 885-2373

District: Union City Schools

Feeder schools for Union City High School:

Elementary:	Union City Elementary School
Middle:	Union City Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

48.8%

African American:

32.0%

Hispanic:

15.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 66th percentile in 2016 → 87th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Tennessee average (55% vs 43% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 13% of Tennessee high schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 21 percentile points since 2016

Worth a look

!Graduation rate below the Tennessee average (82% vs 90%)

!Dropout rate above the Tennessee average (11% vs 7%)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school55%

District avg55%

Tennessee avg43%

52^nd of 400

Tennessee public high schools ?

Top 13%▲ up 21 pts since 2016

From top 34% (2016) to top 13% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

24^th of 141Union City Schools among Tennessee 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	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2026	78.7	52 of 400	87.0%	★★★★☆
2025	75.7	53 of 389	86.4%	★★★★☆
2024	66.4	90 of 392	77.0%	★★★★☆
2023	63.6	88 of 384	77.1%	★★★★☆
2022	66.3	74 of 358	79.3%	★★★★☆
2021	64.4	65 of 347	81.3%	★★★★☆
2019	60.8	86 of 342	74.9%	★★★★☆
2018	63.7	77 of 341	77.4%	★★★★☆
2017	72.9	35 of 273	87.2%	★★★★☆
2016	59.2	118 of 351	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2015	77.7	31 of 300	89.7%	★★★★☆
2014	76.4	25 of 296	91.6%	★★★★★
2013	66.1	81 of 285	71.6%	★★★★☆
2012	56.8	142 of 269	47.2%	★★☆☆☆
2011	39.4	206 of 273	24.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	35.4	212 of 267	20.6%	★☆☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2026	60.5	68 of 230	70.4%	★★★★☆
2025	70.1	47 of 233	79.8%	★★★★☆
2024	47.6	104 of 240	56.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	50.0	90 of 239	62.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	59.3	52 of 222	76.6%	★★★★☆
2021	53.4	63 of 208	69.7%	★★★★☆
2019	58.6	48 of 187	74.3%	★★★★☆
2018	50.1	68 of 199	65.8%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2025	67.6	83 of 365	77.3%	★★★★☆
2024	57.1	125 of 365	65.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	63.5	87 of 366	76.2%	★★★★☆
2022	71.1	50 of 350	85.7%	★★★★☆
2021	65.2	59 of 340	82.6%	★★★★☆
2019	55.2	119 of 337	64.7%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2026	57.7	78 of 229	65.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	46.9	95 of 213	55.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	49.3	85 of 209	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	89.0	12 of 202	94.1%	★★★★★
2022	79.3	16 of 189	91.5%	★★★★★
2021	59.1	50 of 180	72.2%	★★★★☆
2019	55.2	49 of 153	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	43.0	80 of 159	49.7%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2026	42.7	169 of 308	45.1%	★★☆☆☆
2025	79.4	31 of 324	90.4%	★★★★★
2024	66.4	64 of 337	81.0%	★★★★☆
2023	67.0	49 of 330	85.2%	★★★★☆
2021	48.5	134 of 317	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	66.3	49 of 302	83.8%	★★★★☆
2018	44.4	145 of 308	52.9%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2025	79.7	42 of 368	88.6%	★★★★☆
2024	73.7	53 of 366	85.5%	★★★★☆
2023	61.9	92 of 359	74.4%	★★★★☆
2022	51.1	132 of 349	62.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	60.5	86 of 332	74.1%	★★★★☆
2019	68.2	60 of 329	81.8%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2019	53.5	49 of 127	61.4%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2026	88.9	17 of 330	94.8%	★★★★★
2025	84.6	34 of 323	89.5%	★★★★☆
2024	81.7	37 of 326	88.7%	★★★★☆
2023	75.7	41 of 325	87.4%	★★★★☆
2022	73.5	42 of 312	86.5%	★★★★☆
2021	78.5	28 of 306	90.8%	★★★★★
2019	73.4	53 of 301	82.4%	★★★★☆
2018	76.1	38 of 307	87.6%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2026)95th percentile+8 vs school

Male (2025)89th percentile~ school

Female (2025)77th percentile-9 vs school

African American (2026)70th percentile-17 vs school

Hispanic (2026)66th percentile-21 vs school

Special Education (2019)61st percentile-13 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)45th percentile-42 vs school

By subject vs Tennessee (2025-2026) ?

English II74%+16 vs state

Algebra II64%+26 vs state

Biology I63%+13 vs state

Geometry60%+18 vs state

US History41%~ state avg

English I39%~ state avg

Algebra I33%~ state avg

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by a parent
Sunday, March 19, 2017

Uchs supported my children and prepared them for college better than many private schools. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				TNReady Mathematics (2026)				TNReady English Language Arts (2026)				TNReady Algebra I (2026)						TNReady Algebra II (2026)				TNReady Biology I (2026)					TNReady US History (2026)				TNReady English I (2026)					TNReady English II (2026)					TNReady Geometry (2026)					TNReady Science (2026)				TNReady Social Studies (2026)				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 (2020)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	TNReady Mathematics 6th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 7th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 8th Grade	TNReady Mathematics All Grades	TNReady English Language Arts 6th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 7th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 8th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts All Grades	TNReady Algebra I 8th Grade	TNReady Algebra I 9th Grade	TNReady Algebra I 10th Grade	TNReady Algebra I 11th Grade	TNReady Algebra I 12th Grade	TNReady Algebra I All Grades	TNReady Algebra II 10th Grade	TNReady Algebra II 11th Grade	TNReady Algebra II 12th Grade	TNReady Algebra II All Grades	TNReady Biology I 9th Grade	TNReady Biology I 10th Grade	TNReady Biology I 11th Grade	TNReady Biology I 12th Grade	TNReady Biology I All Grades	TNReady US History 10th Grade	TNReady US History 11th Grade	TNReady US History 12th Grade	TNReady US History All Grades	TNReady English I 8th Grade	TNReady English I 9th Grade	TNReady English I 10th Grade	TNReady English I 11th Grade	TNReady English I All Grades	TNReady English II 9th Grade	TNReady English II 10th Grade	TNReady English II 11th Grade	TNReady English II 12th Grade	TNReady English II All Grades	TNReady Geometry 9th Grade	TNReady Geometry 10th Grade	TNReady Geometry 11th Grade	TNReady Geometry 12th Grade	TNReady Geometry All Grades	TNReady Science 6th Grade	TNReady Science 7th Grade	TNReady Science 8th Grade	TNReady Science All Grades	TNReady Social Studies 6th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 7th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 8th Grade	TNReady Social Studies All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Union City High School	Public	9-12	1305 High School Drive	Union City	38261	Obion County	Union City Schools	No	No	No	No	(731) 885-2373	417	30	13.9	58.0%	198 (47.5%)	151 (36.2%)	53 (12.7%)	6 (1.4%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.4%)	78.7	52^nd of 400 public high schools	87.0%		75.7	53^rd of 389 public high schools	86.4%	1										39.0	< 5%			33.3	86.2	53.4		63.6		70.6	< 5%		63.2		40.0		40.8		39.6			39.2		74.5			73.7	93.3	50.0			60.4									$14,229	$531	$12,833
Obion County Central High School	Public	9-12	528 North Highway 51	Troy	38260	Obion County	Obion County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(731) 536-4688	688	52	13.2	53.2%	577 (83.9%)	25 (3.6%)	72 (10.5%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.3%)	69.7	87^th of 400 public high schools	78.3%		60.5	119^th of 389 public high schools	69.4%	32										28.5				28.2	81.1	36.5		50.9		59.2			56.3						35.2			34.6		69.8			65.2		50.4			47.7									$13,149	$801	$11,516
South Fulton Middle / High School	Public	6-12	1302 South Fulton Drive	South Fulton	38257	Obion County	Obion County Schools	No	No	No	No	(731) 479-1441	328	31	10.5	49.3%	274 (83.5%)	30 (9.1%)	7 (2.1%)	6 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.4%)	74.4	68^th of 400 public high schools	83.0%		65.1	92^nd of 389 public high schools	76.3%	24	70.0	70.2	81.6	73.3	42.5	35.7	27.0	35.3		38.5				38.5		47.4		47.4		71.9			71.9						35.2			35.2		69.7			67.6		36.4			34.3	45.0	68.4	55.3	57.8	47.5	52.6	57.9	52.6	$14,593	$582	$13,069
Westview High School	Public	9-12	8161 Highway 45	Martin	38237	Weakley County	Weakley County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(731) 587-4202	590	52	11.4	43.1%	406 (68.8%)	94 (15.9%)	47 (8.0%)	14 (2.4%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (4.4%)	58.7	139^th of 400 public high schools	65.3%		64.9	96^th of 389 public high schools	75.3%	43										19.8	9.1			18.9	≥ 95%	24.1	10.0	34.7		64.5			64.3		14.9	41.7	19.0		33.1			33.1		75.0			75.0	95.0	41.3			47.8									$11,814	$637	$10,496

Frequently Asked Questions about Union City High School

What is the racial makeup of Union City High School?

Students at Union City High School are 49% White, 32% African American, 16% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Is Union City High School a good school?

Union City High School ranks 52^nd of 400 Tennessee high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Union City High School in?

Union City Schools

How many students attend Union City High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 416 students attended Union City High School.

What schools feed into Union City High School?

Union City High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Union City Elementary School
Middle : Union City Middle School

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2024–25 attendance dataDec 18, 2025

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Tennessee Department of Education.

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