For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 731 students in Union County, GA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Union County, GA are Union County Middle School and Woody Gap High/elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Union County, GA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Union County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Union County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Union County Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
367 Wellborn St
Blairsville, GA 30512
(706) 745-2483
Blairsville, GA 30512
(706) 745-2483
Gr: 6-8 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Woody Gap High/elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2331 State Highway 60
Suches, GA 30572
(706) 747-2401
Suches, GA 30572
(706) 747-2401
Gr: K-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Union County, GA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Union County, GA include Union County Middle School and Woody Gap High/elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Union County?
2 public middle schools are located in Union County.
What is the racial composition of students in Union County?
Union County public middle schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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