Total enrollment
2,791
-79 (-3%) vs SY 2020-21
Union County
Tennessee · Public K-12
On the public-school side, Union County (Tennessee) totals 9 K-12 schools and roughly 2,791 students. Median household income is around $62,727. By grade band, the county runs 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
4-year change in Union County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
9
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 Tennessee | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 2,791 | #70 of 90 | #1,919 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 9 | #57 of 90 | N/A |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 11.5% | #82 of 90 | #2,491 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.
Union County school rankings
Residents
20,431
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
9
1 districts
Enrollment
2,791
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$62,727
Above Tennessee avg
Free/reduced lunch
·
Enrollment-weighted
Elementary
6
1,351 students
Middle
1
604 students
High
2
836 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Union County Public Schools
2,791 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+
14.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.6%
civilian labor
Median age
43
21.3% under 18
Test scores in Union County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 7 schools ranked. Tennessee state average: 40.9%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Big Ridge Elementary· 46.2%
- Paulette Elementary School· 42.0%
- Union County High School· 39.8%
- Sharps Chapel Elementary· 35.8%
- Luttrell Elementary· 29.7%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Maynardville Elementary· 23.8%
- H Maynard Middle School· 24.6%
- Luttrell Elementary· 29.7%
- Sharps Chapel Elementary· 35.8%
- Union County High School· 39.8%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union County High School | Maynardville | High | 09-12 | 806 | · |
| H Maynard Middle School | Maynardville | Middle | 06-08 | 604 | · |
| Maynardville Elementary | Maynardville | Elementary | PK-05 | 366 | · |
| Luttrell Elementary | Luttrell | Elementary | PK-05 | 341 | · |
| Paulette Elementary School | Maynardville | Elementary | PK-05 | 341 | · |
| Big Ridge Elementary | Maynardville | Elementary | PK-05 | 169 | · |
| Sharps Chapel Elementary | Sharps Chapel | Elementary | PK-05 | 127 | · |
| Union County Alternative Center | Maynardville | High | 06-12 | 30 | · |
| Elementary Middle Alternative | Maynardville | Elementary | KG-08 | 7 | · |
Cities in Union County
About Union County
Union County is a thinly populated county of about 20,431 residents in Tennessee. Its public-school system enrolls approximately 2,791 students across 9 schools.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $62,727, 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 11%.
Looking at the level breakdown, Union County spans 6 elementary schools (1,351 students), 1 middle school (604), and 2 high schools (836).
Union County Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 2,791 students across Union County.
Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Union County has declined 3% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 2,870 students to 2,791.
On this page, the community for Union County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data