Union County Middle School

Union County
367 Wellborn St
Blairsville, GA 30512
679 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Union County Middle School, located in the scenic mountain community of Blairsville, Georgia, serves as a vital educational hub for students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Union County School District, the school is dedicated to fostering both academic excellence and personal growth during the formative middle school years. By offering a comprehensive curriculum that balances core subjects with exploratory programs, the school strives to prepare its students for the rigor of high school while encouraging them to discover their individual talents and interests.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and a supportive learning environment, leveraging its location to provide a sense of local pride and stability. With a commitment to modern educational standards and student success, Union County Middle School works to build a foundation of critical thinking, character development, and social responsibility. Parents and community members can find detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district resources through their official website at [http://www.ucschools.org](http://www.ucschools.org).
679
Total Students
47.3
Full-Time Teachers
14.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
74.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    615 (90.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    32 (4.7 %)
  • Two or More
    21 (3.1 %)
  • Black
    8 (1.2 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.3 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Union County
Phone: (706)745-2483
Website: http://www.ucschools.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 679
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 47.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 504
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 216
Grade 7 235
Grade 8 228
Gender Ratio