- Enrollment
- 793
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Union City, TN
Union City High School
Federal NCES profile for Union City High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470426001729
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Union City High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Tennessee schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Union City · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 416
- students enrolled
Union City High School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Union City High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Union City, TN.
School address
District: Union City · Tennessee
NCES ID 470426001729 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+45 students YoY
Union City High School grew from 372 students in 2022-23 to 417 in 2023-24 (+12.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+45 students YoY 470426001729 · Union City, TN High · SMALL · TRAD
416 enr · 13:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Union City Elementary School (793 students)
Union City High School grew from 372 students in 2022-23 to 417 in 2023-24 (+12.1%). Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Union City High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Union City Ele
Union City Elementary School
793 students
- Union City Mid
Union City Middle School
438 students
- This school
Union City High School
416 students
What this shows Union City High School reports 416 students on the CCD universe file.
How Union City High School compares
Union City High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 15% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 416 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
416
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 26% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,464
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 416 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
46
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.8%
African American 32.0%
Hispanic or Latino 15.9%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 48.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.4, Union City High School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
District finance for Union City reports $12,464 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Union City High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union City Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Union City Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Union City High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~416 students)
Frequently asked questions about Union City High School
How many students attend Union City High School?
Union City High School has 416 students enrolled. It is a high school in Union City, TN. CCD year-over-year: 372 (2022-23) → 417 (2023-24), up 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union City High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Union City High School is 13:1, which is 15% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Union City High School?
The largest demographic group at Union City High School is White at 48.8% of enrollment, in Union City, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Union City High School?
Union City High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Union City High School rank among public schools in Union City?
By Resource Investment Index, Union City High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Union City, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Union City on the city page.
What other schools are in Union City?
Besides Union City High School, Union City also operates Union City Elementary School (793 students) and Union City Middle School (438 students). See the Union City district page for the complete list.