Enrollment
806
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Maynardville, TN
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 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470429000870
👥 S:T ratio 44
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Union County High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Maynardville · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 806
- students enrolled
Union County High School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Union County High School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Maynardville, TN.
School address
District: Union County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470429000870 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
57.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Union County High School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at Union County High School
Union County High School is a mid-sized high school in Maynardville, Tennessee, enrolling 806 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Tennessee schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 806 puts it in the larger third of Tennessee schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,838 scored Tennessee schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 202 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Union County spends $5,560 per pupil, 49% below the Tennessee average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 25.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 234 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 806 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Union County also operates Tennessee Virtual Academy (1,867 students) and Tennessee Virtual Junior High School (856 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 Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 806 | top 16% | - | - |
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.
806
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 39% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.4%
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
$5,560
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $10,822
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 202 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
146
in-school suspensions + 88 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 91.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Two or More 1.9%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 91.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.2, Union County High School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Union County, which includes Union County High School.
$5,560
Per student
-49%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-66%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.6%
State 56.5%
Federal 25.9%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Virtual Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tennessee Virtual Junior High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| H Maynard Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maynardville Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Luttrell Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar 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
- 1,867
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 856
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 2/100
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Tennessee, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~806 students)
Next steps
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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 806 students enrolled. It is a high school in Maynardville, TN.
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 8% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 10% 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 County High School?
The largest demographic group at Union County High School is White at 91.9% of enrollment, in Maynardville, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Union County High School?
Union County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, 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 Maynardville?
By Resource Investment Index, Union County High School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Maynardville, 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 Maynardville on the city page.
Is Union County High School a good school?
Union County High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. 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 Tennessee Virtual Academy (1,867 students), Tennessee Virtual Junior High School (856 students), and H Maynard Middle School (604 students). See the Union County district page for the complete list.
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