Enrollment
901
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Blairsville, GA
Union County High School
Federal NCES profile for Union County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130525001720
👥 S:T ratio 44
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Union County High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Blairsville · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 27.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Union County High School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Union County High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Blairsville, GA.
School address
District: Union County · Georgia
NCES ID 130525001720 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
64.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.6%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Union County High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Union County High School
Union County High School is a mid-sized high school in Blairsville, Georgia, enrolling 901 students.
At 14.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Georgia median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 901 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 355 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #332, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 20/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 6 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 429 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 31 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Union County also operates Union County Primary School (752 students) and Union County Elementary School (666 students) alongside Union County High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Union County High School compares
Union County High School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.6% | ▼ 55% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 901 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
901
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 51% in Georgia - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,940
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.1 FTE
Per 429 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
60
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 31 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 88.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 88.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.4, Union County High School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Union County, which includes Union County High School.
$13,940
Per student
+1%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.2%
State 36.6%
Federal 13.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Union County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union County Primary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Union County Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Union County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woody Gap High/Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Union County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 752
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 666
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 55
- Students per teacher
- 5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~901 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Union County High School
How many students attend Union County High School?
Union County High School has 901 students enrolled. It is a high school in Blairsville, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Union County High School is 14.1:1, which is 2% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Union County High School?
27.6% of students at Union County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Union County High School?
The largest demographic group at Union County High School is White at 88.9% of enrollment, in Blairsville, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Union County High School?
Union County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Union County High School rank among public schools in Blairsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Union County High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Blairsville, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Blairsville on the city page.
Is Union County High School a good school?
Union County High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Union County?
Besides Union County High School, Union County also operates Union County Primary School (752 students), Union County Elementary School (666 students), and Union County Middle School (641 students). See the Union County district page for the complete list.
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