GA Superintendent of Education Richard Woods 2023 | Georgia Department of Education
GA Superintendent of Education Richard Woods 2023 | Georgia Department of Education
Of the 2,813 students attending Union County schools, 90.5% were white. Hispanic students were the second most common ethnicity, making up 5.4% of Union County student body.
In the previous school year, white students were also the most common group in Union County, representing 91% of the student body.
In the 2022-23 school year, the total number of students enrolled in public schools in the county increased 1.5% when compared to the previous year.
While enrollment in Georgia inches closer to pre-pandemic levels, chronic absenteeism remains a serious challenge. In 2023, a significant portion of students (23%) missed 10% or more of their classes. Although this is slightly better than the peak of 25% in 2022, it's still nearly double the pre-pandemic rate of 13% recorded in 2019.
| School name | Most prevalent ethnic group | % of Total Student Population | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union County Elementary School | White | 90% | 632 |
| Union County Primary School | White | 90% | 632 |
| Union County High School | White | 91% | 864 |
| Union County Middle School | White | 91% | 685 |
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