For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 977 students in Union County, GA.
The top ranked public high schools in Union County, GA are Union County High School and Woody Gap High/elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Union County, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Union County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Georgia public high schools.
Union County, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Union County High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Union County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Union County High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
153 Panther Cir
Blairsville, GA 30512
(706) 745-2216
Blairsville, GA 30512
(706) 745-2216
Grades: 9-12
| 921 students
Rank: #22.
Woody Gap High/elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2331 State Highway 60
Suches, GA 30572
(706) 747-2401
Suches, GA 30572
(706) 747-2401
Grades: K-12
| 56 students
Union County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alpine Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
446 Wellborn St.
Blairsville, GA 30512
(770) 532-9981
Blairsville, GA 30512
(770) 532-9981
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Mountain Education Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
218 School Street
Blairsville, GA 30512
(706) 896-2279
Blairsville, GA 30512
(706) 896-2279
Grades: 8-12
| 711 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Union County, GA?
The top ranked public high schools in Union County, GA include Union County High School and Woody Gap High/elementary School.
How many public high schools are located in Union County?
2 public high schools are located in Union County.
What is the racial composition of students in Union County?
Union County public high schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Union County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Union County include: Woody Gap High/elementary School vs. Union County High School
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