Union County School District
School District · Maynardville, Tennessee
Avg Rating
4.9
out of 10
Schools
11
7 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,219
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
Avg Rating
4.9
out of 10
Schools
11
7 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,219
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
How this district compares
Tennessee rank
#129 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.4
below Tennessee avg
Per-pupil spending
$9,219
$2,192 vs Tennessee median
District size
5,704 students
Larger than Tennessee median
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 4.9/10, Union County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Paulette Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.4/10.
In standardized testing, Union County students show an average math proficiency of 23.1% and ELA proficiency of 25.3%.
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 4.9/10. 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?
Paulette Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Union County with a composite score of 7.4/10.
What are the test scores in Union County?
Across schools in Union County with test data, the average math proficiency is 23.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 25.3%. 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 4.9/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 23.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 25.3%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in TN
Compare Union County with neighboring districts in the state.
- Memphis-shelby County Schools (222)
- Davidson County (162)
- Knox County (94)
- Hamilton County (81)
- Sumner County (52)
- Williamson County (52)
- Rutherford County (51)
- Montgomery County (44)
- Sevier County (33)
- Madison County (26)
- Wilson County (25)
- Maury County (23)
- Robertson County (23)
- Blount County (22)
- Putnam County (22)
- 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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