Total enrollment
3,015
+132 (+5%) vs SY 2017-18
Union County
Georgia · Public K-12
Union County operates 5 public K-12 schools inside Georgia, with combined enrollment of approximately 3,015 (about 603 students per school). That works out to 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
7-year change in Union County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
89%
was 92%
% Hispanic
6%
was 5%
% Black
1%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
5
1 districts
Enrollment
3,015
NCES CCD
Median income
$66,176
Above Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
82.9%
Above Georgia avg
Elementary
2
1,418 students
Middle
1
641 students
High
1
901 students
Combined / other
1
55 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Union County Public Schools
3,015 students · 1 district in Union County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Union County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
26.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
8.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.6%
civilian labor
Median age
56
14.9% under 18
Test scores in Union County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Georgia state average: 40.1%.
Top 3 schools (ELA)
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union County High School | Blairsville | High | 09-12 | 901 | · |
| Union County Primary School | Blairsville | Elementary | PK-02 | 752 | · |
| Union County Elementary School | Blairsville | Elementary | 03-05 | 666 | · |
| Union County Middle School | Blairsville | Middle | 06-08 | 641 | · |
| Woody Gap High/Elementary School | Suches | Combined | KG-12 | 55 | · |
Cities in Union County
About Union County
In Georgia, Union County is a rural-scale county of about 26,304 residents. 5 public schools across the county instructs about 3,015 students between them.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $66,176, roughly 27% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 5% noticeably above the Georgia median.
In terms of grade levels, Union County is made up of 2 elementary schools (1,418 students), 1 middle school (641), 1 high school (901), and 1 combined or other schools.
Union County Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 3,015 students across Union County.
Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Union County has rose 5% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 2,883 students to 3,015. The White share of public-school enrollment decreased from 92% to 89%.
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Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data