For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 825 students in Union County, TN.
The top ranked public high schools in Union County, TN are Union County Alternative Center and Union County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Union County, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Union County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Union County, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Tennessee average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Union County High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (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 Alternative Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
115 Wilson Ln, P. O. Box 607
Maynardville, TN 37807
(865) 992-7747
Maynardville, TN 37807
(865) 992-7747
Grades: 6-12
| 27 students
Rank: #22.
Union County High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
150 Main St
Maynardville, TN 37807
(865) 992-5232
Maynardville, TN 37807
(865) 992-5232
Grades: 9-12
| 798 students
Union County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
115 Wilson Ln
Maynardville, TN 37807
(865) 992-5466
Maynardville, TN 37807
(865) 992-5466
Grades: 9-11
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Union County, TN?
The top ranked public high schools in Union County, TN include Union County Alternative Center and Union County High 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 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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