For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,843 students in Union County, TN.
The top-ranked public schools in Union County, TN are Luttrell Elementary School, Union County Alternative Center and Sharps Chapel Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Union County, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Union County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Union County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Luttrell Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
241 Tazewell Pike
Luttrell, TN 37779
(865) 992-3441
Luttrell, TN 37779
(865) 992-3441
Gr: PK-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Union County Alternative Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
115 Wilson Ln, P. O. Box 607
Maynardville, TN 37807
(865) 992-7747
Maynardville, TN 37807
(865) 992-7747
Gr: 6-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Sharps Chapel Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1550 Sharps Chapel Rd
Sharps Chapel, TN 37866
(865) 992-7087
Sharps Chapel, TN 37866
(865) 992-7087
Gr: PK-5 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Elementary Middle Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
635 Main
Maynardville, TN 37807
(865) 745-0253
Maynardville, TN 37807
(865) 745-0253
Gr: K-8 | 14 students
Rank: #55.
Big Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3420 Hickory Val Rd
Maynardville, TN 37807
(865) 992-8687
Maynardville, TN 37807
(865) 992-8687
Gr: PK-5 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #66.
Paulette Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Maynardville
Maynardville, TN 37807
(865) 745-0517
Maynardville, TN 37807
(865) 745-0517
Gr: PK-5 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #77.
Maynardville Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
615 Main St
Maynardville, TN 37807
(865) 992-8391
Maynardville, TN 37807
(865) 992-8391
Gr: PK-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #88.
Union County High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
150 Main St
Maynardville, TN 37807
(865) 992-5232
Maynardville, TN 37807
(865) 992-5232
Gr: 9-12 | 798 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #99.
H Maynard Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
435 Main St
Maynardville, TN 37807
(865) 992-1030
Maynardville, TN 37807
(865) 992-1030
Gr: 6-8 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Union County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
115 Wilson Ln
Maynardville, TN 37807
(865) 992-5466
Maynardville, TN 37807
(865) 992-5466
Gr: 9-11
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Union County, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in Union County, TN include Luttrell Elementary School, Union County Alternative Center and Sharps Chapel Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Union County?
9 public schools are located in Union County.
What is the racial composition of students in Union County?
Union County public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Union County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Union County include: Maynardville Elementary School vs. Paulette Elementary School, Big Ridge Elementary School vs. Paulette Elementary School, Paulette Elementary School vs. Big Ridge Elementary School
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