Total enrollment
3,015
+110 (+4%) vs SY 2020-21
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.
4-year change in Union County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Union County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Georgia | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 50.0% | #24 of 129 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 3,015 | #94 of 137 | #1,837 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 5 | #101 of 137 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.0:1 | #65 of 137 | #1,386 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 82.9% | #90 of 137 | #452 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 20.3% | #134 of 137 | #2,145 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Residents
26,304
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
5
1 districts
Enrollment
3,015
students · 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 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Union County has rose 4% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 2,905 students to 3,015.
On allk12, the community for Union County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data