Public schools in Union City, TN
5 open public schools with an address in Union City, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,524
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
Not reported
Across reporting schools
Charter schools
0
1 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Union City public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Union City, TN: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,524 students, an average of 505 per school. The largest campus is Union City Elementary School (793 students).
Union City Schools operates the most schools here (3), and 2 regular districts have at least one Union City campus. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
School choice options include 1 magnet school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
School districts and agencies serving Union City
Elementary schools in Union City
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Road Elementary School Obion County Schools | PK–08 | 492 | — | |
| Ridgemont Elementary School Obion County Schools | PK–08 | 385 | — | |
| Union City Elementary School Union City Schools | PK–04 | 793 | — |
Middle schools in Union City
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union City Middle School Union City Schools | 05–08 | 438 | — |
High schools in Union City
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union City High School Union City Schools · Magnet | 09–12 | 416 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White55.9%
- Hispanic17.5%
- Black19%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial6.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Union City schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,524 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Union City
How many public schools are in Union City, TN?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Union City: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 2,524 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Union City?
Schools with an address in Union City belong to 2 education agencies, led by Union City Schools (3 schools), Obion County Schools (2 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Union City?
Union City High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Union City, with 416 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Union City?
No school with an address in Union City is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Tennessee.
Does living in Union City guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Tennessee cities