Serving 887 students in grades 9-12, Union County High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 887 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 65% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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Union County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
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Union County High School's student population of 887 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
887 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Students by Grade
Union County High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Union County High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#479 out of 2204 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
6%
18%
Black
n/a
36%
White
91%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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Union County High School is ranked #479 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Union County High School often compared to?
Union County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fannin County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Union County High School?
The graduation rate of Union County High School is 95%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Union County High School?
887 students attend Union County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Union County High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Union County High School?
Union County High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Union County High School offer ?
Union County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Union County High School part of?
Union County High School is part of Union County School District.
School Reviews麻豆果冻传媒>5 6/2/2023we are so very pleased with the teachers, staff, and students that we have in union county. This is by far the best school system we have been in with any of our children.3 12/8/2021very poor excuse for a school. Diversity rating is inaccurate.Review Union County High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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we are so very pleased with the teachers, staff, and students that we have in union county. This is by far the best school system we have been in with any of our children.
very poor excuse for a school. Diversity rating is inaccurate.
Review Union County High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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