Union County School District
School District · Maynardville, Tennessee
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
11
7 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,219
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
11
7 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,219
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
Evaluating Union County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Union County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Maynardville Elementary
Maynardville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Paulette Elementary School
Maynardville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Big Ridge Elementary
Maynardville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Tennessee rank
#117 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.7
below Tennessee avg
Per-pupil spending
$9,219
$2,192 vs Tennessee median
District size
5,704 students
Larger than Tennessee median
The short answer
Union County ranks #117 of 134 Tennessee districts by overall school rating. Union County's schools with real test data average 5.7/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Maynardville Elementary (7.1/10), Paulette Elementary School (6.9/10), and Big Ridge Elementary (6.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Union County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maynardville Elementary | 7.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Paulette Elementary School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Big Ridge Elementary | 6.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Sharps Chapel Elementary | 6.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Luttrell Elementary | 6.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Union County High School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 7 | H Maynard Middle School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Tennessee Virtual Academy | 4.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Tennessee Virtual Junior High School | 2.6 / 10 |
See all 11 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Union County
Union County is a Maynardville, Tennessee school district serving 11 schools. The district educates 5,704 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. The district invests $9,219 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.7/10, Union County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Maynardville Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.1/10.
In standardized testing, Union County students show an average math proficiency of 29.3% and ELA proficiency of 30.1%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Union County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Union County with test data.
Schools in Union County
11 schools Elementary Schools 7
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Tennessee
- City
- Maynardville
- Total Enrollment
- 5,704
- Teachers (FTE)
- 336
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Union County?
Union County has 11 schools in total — 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Union County?
The average composite rating for Union County is 5.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Union County?
Union County spends $9,219 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Union County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Union County is 17:1.
What is the top-rated school in Union County?
Maynardville Elementary is the highest-rated school in Union County with a composite score of 7.1/10.
What are the test scores in Union County?
Across schools in Union County with test data, the average math proficiency is 29.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 30.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Union County compare to other districts in Tennessee?
Union County has an average school rating of 5.7/10 across 11 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Tennessee by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 29.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 30.1%
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- Anderson County (19)
- Hamblen County (18)
- Bradley County (18)
- Greene County (18)
- Hawkins County (18)
- Roane County (18)
- Dickson County (17)
- Sullivan County (17)
- Campbell County (16)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Tennessee Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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