- Enrollment
- 901
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Blairsville, GA
Union County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Union County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130525003456
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Union County Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Blairsville · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 34.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Union County Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Union County Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Blairsville, GA.
School address
District: Union County · Georgia
NCES ID 130525003456 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Union County Middle School held near 675 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 47.3 → 46.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 130525003456 · Blairsville, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
641 enr · 13.6:1 · 34.2% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Union County High School (901 students)
Union County Middle School held near 675 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 47.3 → 46.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Union County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Union County H
Union County High School
901 students
- Union County P
Union County Primary School
752 students
- Union County E
Union County Elementary School
666 students
- This school
Union County Middle School
641 students
- Woody Gap High 55
Woody Gap High/Elementary School
55 students
What this shows Union County Middle School reports 641 students on the CCD universe file.
How Union County Middle School compares
Union County Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.2% | ▼ 44% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 641 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
641
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 42% in Georgia - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.8%
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
$15,291
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 641 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
48
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 88.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.4, Union County Middle School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Union County reports $15,291 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Union County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Union County Primary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Union County Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woody Gap High/Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Union County Middle 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
- 55
- Students per teacher
- 5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~641 students)
Frequently asked questions about Union County Middle School
How many students attend Union County Middle School?
Union County Middle School has 641 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Blairsville, GA. CCD year-over-year: 679 (2022-23) → 675 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Union County Middle School is 13.6:1, which is 6% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 13% 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 Middle School?
34.2% of students at Union County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Union County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Union County Middle School is White at 88.3% of enrollment, in Blairsville, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Union County Middle School?
Union County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 County Middle School rank among public schools in Blairsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Union County Middle School ranks #3 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.
What other schools are in Union County?
Besides Union County Middle School, Union County also operates Union County High School (901 students), Union County Primary School (752 students), and Union County Elementary School (666 students). See the Union County district page for the complete list.