Very Good
#791 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 35% in state
Union County High School
High School · Union County · Blairsville, GA
A high school in Blairsville, GA serving grades 9th – 12th.
153 Panther Cir, Blairsville, GA 30512
- Math 59% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 46% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Union County High School score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 35 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 53% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
47%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Union County High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 9Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,765/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Blairsville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,815
Median home value
$274,300
Median rent
$838/mo
College educated
25.7%
Homeownership
82.2%
Poverty rate
10.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30512; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Union County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woody Gap High/elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | K–12 | Not available | 56 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Union County
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $15,291NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Union County High School is listed in Union County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Union County High School
Union County High School is a public high school in Blairsville, GA, part of Union County, serving approximately 921 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #791 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Union County High School
What grades does Union County High School serve?
Union County High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Union County High School?
Union County High School has an enrollment of approximately 921 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Union County High School is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Union County High School rank in GA?
Union County High School ranks #791 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Union County High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Union County High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Union County High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Union County High School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Union County High School a charter school?
No, Union County High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Union County High School a Title I school?
No, Union County High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Union County High School?
47.0% of students at Union County High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 921
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 62
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Union County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.3%
- Phone
- (706) 745-2216
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 30512)
- 24,226
- Area average commute
- 21.8 min
- Area median age
- 55.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30512; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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