Best Schools in Union County, GA
Union County, GA has 5 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) serving 3,024 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 55%, so schools in Union County underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Union County, GA
The top high schools in Union County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Union County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 887 Students
Best Middle Schools in Union County, GA
The top middle schools in Union County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Union County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 679 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Union County, GA
The top elementary schools in Union County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Union County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 616 Students
2. Union County Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union County • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 776 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Union County, GA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Union County, GA has a total population of 24,632 with 14% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Union County, GA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Union County, GA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.48 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.90 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.58 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Union County, GA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Union County, GA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Union County, GA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Union County, GA
How many schools are in Union County, GA?
Union County, GA has 5 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 3,024 students in total.
How do schools in Union County perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in Union County score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 55%, so on average schools in Union County underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Union County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 53%
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- Projected: 53%
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- Projected: 52%
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- Projected: 55%
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- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Union County
2 places in Union County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
- Blairsville (4)
- Suches (1)
School districts (1)
- Union County (5 schools)