Union County Schools & Education
Union County, Georgia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
72/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
97.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
97.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,297
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,405
School Score
72/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 50/100
State Score Position
#18
of 159 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Union County
Measured School Summary
Union County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 72/100 and a graduation rate of 97.0%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
At $7,297 per pupil, Union County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 43% above the Georgia average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 8.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Union County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
5 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
72/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #18 of 159 Georgia counties with school score data.
Completion
97.0%
8.9 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,297
$108 below the state average
School coverage
5
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Union County has 5 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Union County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Small-system county
Union County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#18
of 159 Georgia counties with school score data. The county score is 22 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Union County
Elementary to high school visible
3,024 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Union County is the largest listed district slice, with 5 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Union County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Union County, Georgia
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Robust Rural Education in Union County
Union County provides 5 schools for 3,024 students within its single school district. The infrastructure includes 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, and 1 specialized school.
Exceptional Success and Efficient Spending
Union County boasts an outstanding 97.0% graduation rate, far exceeding state and national averages. The county achieves these results with a per-pupil expenditure of $7,297, slightly below the Georgia state average.
Traditional Rural Excellence
The Union County district manages the entire public enrollment with no charter schools. The system includes unique facilities like Woody Gap High/Elementary, which serves a very small group of 66 students.
All-Rural Settings with Larger Campuses
Every school in the county is classified as rural, with an average size of 605 students. Union County High is the largest at 887 students, followed by the Primary School which serves 776.
School Overview
Total Schools
5
in Union County
Reported Enrollment
3,024
5 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Union County
Union County
5 Public Schools in Union County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 5 of 5 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union County High School | Record | Union County | Blairsville, 30512Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 887 |
| Union County Primary School | Record | Union County | Blairsville, 30512Rural: Remote | PK–2 | Primary | 776 |
| Union County Middle School | Record | Union County | Blairsville, 30512Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 679 |
| Union County Elementary School | Record | Union County | Blairsville, 30512Rural: Remote | 3–5 | Primary | 616 |
| Woody Gap High/Elementary School | Record | Union County | Suches, 30572Rural: Distant | KG–12 | Other | 66 |
Union County Primary School
Union County
Blairsville, 30512 / Rural: Remote
Union County Elementary School
Union County
Blairsville, 30512 / Rural: Remote
Woody Gap High/Elementary School
Union County
Suches, 30572 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,297
State avg $7,405
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Schools in Union County, Georgia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Union County, Georgia?
Union County provides 5 schools for 3,024 students within its single school district. The infrastructure includes 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, and 1 specialized school.
How do schools in Union County perform academically?
Union County boasts an outstanding 97.0% graduation rate, far exceeding state and national averages. The county achieves these results with a per-pupil expenditure of $7,297, slightly below the Georgia state average.
What are the major school districts in Union County, Georgia?
The Union County district manages the entire public enrollment with no charter schools. The system includes unique facilities like Woody Gap High/Elementary, which serves a very small group of 66 students.
What is the school experience like in Union County?
Every school in the county is classified as rural, with an average size of 605 students. Union County High is the largest at 887 students, followed by the Primary School which serves 776.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.