For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 417 students in 38261, TN.
The top ranked public high school in 38261, TN is Union City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high school in zipcode 38261 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in 38261, TN have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Tennessee public high schools.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high school in zipcode 38261 have a Graduation Rate of 72%, which is less than the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Union City High School, with 70-74% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 38261, TN ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Union City High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1305 High School Dr
Union City, TN 38261
(731) 885-2373
Union City, TN 38261
(731) 885-2373
Gr: 9-12 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
38261, Tennessee ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Obion County Career Technology Center (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
1700 North Fifth
Union City, TN 38261
(731) 885-7171
Union City, TN 38261
(731) 885-7171
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 38261, TN?
The top ranked public high schools in 38261, TN include Union City High School.
How many public high schools are located in 38261?
1 public high schools are located in 38261.
What is the racial composition of students in 38261?
38261 public high schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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