Union City High School is a comprehensive four-year public high school in Union City, in Obion County, Tennessee, Tennessee, United States, operating as the lone secondary school of the Union City School District.
Serving 417 students in grades 9-12, Union City High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 417 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Union City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Union City High School's student population of 417 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
417 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Colors
Purple, Gold
School Motto
Excellence…our heritage, our commitment.
School Rankings
Union City High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Union City High School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#542 out of 1728 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
13%
15%
Black
36%
21%
White
48%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Union City High School's ranking?
Union City High School is ranked #542 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Union City High School often compared to?
Union City High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Obion County Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Union City High School?
The graduation rate of Union City High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Union City High School?
417 students attend Union City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Union City High School students are White, 36% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Union City High School?
Union City High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Union City High School offer ?
Union City High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Union City High School part of?
Union City High School is part of Union City School District.
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