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Union County

Tennessee · Public School District
10
Schools
5,005
Students
$5,977
Per-Pupil Spend
-58% nat'l
Free Lunch Rate
92.0%
Graduation Rate
+5.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Union County is a public school district in Tennessee serving 5,005 students across 10 schools. It includes 7 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $5,977 is below the national average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 37/100.

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All Schools (10)
Elementary Schools7 schools
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
H Maynard Middle School06–08656
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Union County Alternative Center06–1224
Union County High School09–12819
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$5,977-58% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
57%
18%
State
56.5%
Local (property tax)
17.6%
Federal
25.9%

State funding accounts for 57% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
10
Schools
5,005
Students
Free Lunch
$6K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.0%
Opportunity Score37/100
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.0% graduation rate — 5.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $5,977, spending is 58% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
26% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Union County?
Union County has 10 public schools, serving a total of 5,005 students.
What is the graduation rate for Union County?
The graduation rate is 92.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Union County spend per student?
Union County spends $5,977 per pupil — 58% below the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Union County?
No, Union County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Union County serve?
Union County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Union County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Union County is 37/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.