Best High Schools in Union County, TN

Union County, TN has 8 high schools with 5,324 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Union County score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Union County exceed expectations.

1. Gibbs High School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Knox County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1040 Students

2. Cumberland Gap High School

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Claiborne County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 480 Students

3. Anderson County High School

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Anderson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1036 Students

4. Union County High School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Union County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 819 Students

5. Campbell County Comprehensive High School

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Campbell County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1242 Students

6. Claiborne High School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Claiborne County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 675 Students

7. Union County Alternative Center

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Union County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 24 Students

8. Grainger Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Grainger County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 8 Students

Best Middle Schools in Union County, TN

Union County, TN has 2 middle schools with 979 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Union County score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Union County meet expectations.

1. H Maynard Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Union County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 656 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Union County, TN

Union County, TN has 7 elementary schools with 1,751 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Union County score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Union County meet expectations.

1. Joppa Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Grainger County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 413 Students

2. Sharps Chapel Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Union County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 125 Students

3. Powell Valley Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Claiborne County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 323 Students

4. Big Ridge Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Union County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 176 Students

5. Elementary Middle Alternative

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Union County • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 5 Students

6. Maynardville Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Union County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 363 Students

7. Paulette Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Union County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 374 Students

8. Luttrell Elementary

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Union County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 295 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Union County, TN

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Union County, TN has a total population of 19,802 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Union County, TN

8,054

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

84%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

15%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Union County, TN.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C-

22.53 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

5.30 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

17.24 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Union County, TN.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Union County, TN.

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

7,786 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

35 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Union County, TN Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Union County, TN

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Grainger County, TN

  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Claiborne County, TN

  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Campbell County, TN

  • Actual Test Scores: 28%
  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Knox County, TN

  • Actual Test Scores: 39%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Anderson County, TN

  • Actual Test Scores: 43%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Jefferson County, TN

  • Actual Test Scores: 40%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Hamblen County, TN

  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Sevier County, TN

  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Bell County, KY

  • Actual Test Scores: 25%
  • Projected Test Scores: 27%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Blount County, TN

  • Actual Test Scores: 47%
  • Projected Test Scores: 44%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations