For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,055 students in Union County, GA.
The top-ranked public schools in Union County, GA are Union County High School, Union County Elementary School and Union County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Union County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Union County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Union County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Union County High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
153 Panther Cir
Blairsville, GA 30512
(706) 745-2216
Blairsville, GA 30512
(706) 745-2216
Gr: 9-12 | 921 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Union County Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
165 Elementary Way
Blairsville, GA 30512
(706) 745-9615
Blairsville, GA 30512
(706) 745-9615
Gr: 3-5 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Union County Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
367 Wellborn St
Blairsville, GA 30512
(706) 745-2483
Blairsville, GA 30512
(706) 745-2483
Gr: 6-8 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Woody Gap High/elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2331 State Highway 60
Suches, GA 30572
(706) 747-2401
Suches, GA 30572
(706) 747-2401
Gr: K-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: n/an/a
592 School Cir
Blairsville, GA 30512
(706) 745-5450
Blairsville, GA 30512
(706) 745-5450
Gr: PK-2 | 777 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Union County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alpine Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
446 Wellborn St.
Blairsville, GA 30512
(770) 532-9981
Blairsville, GA 30512
(770) 532-9981
Mountain Education Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
218 School Street
Blairsville, GA 30512
(706) 896-2279
Blairsville, GA 30512
(706) 896-2279
Gr: 8-12 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Union County, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in Union County, GA include Union County High School, Union County Elementary School and Union County Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Union County?
5 public schools are located in Union County.
What is the racial composition of students in Union County?
Union County public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Union County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Union County include: Woody Gap High/elementary School vs. Union County High School, Woody Gap High/elementary School vs. Union County Primary School
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