For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,999 students in Blairsville, GA.
The top-ranked public schools in Blairsville, GA are Union County High School, Union County Elementary School and Union County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Blairsville, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Blairsville have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Blairsville, GA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Union County High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
153 Panther Cir
Blairsville, GA 30512
(706) 745-2216
Blairsville, GA 30512
(706) 745-2216
Gr: 9-12 | 921 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Union County Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
165 Elementary Way
Blairsville, GA 30512
(706) 745-9615
Blairsville, GA 30512
(706) 745-9615
Gr: 3-5 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Union County Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
367 Wellborn St
Blairsville, GA 30512
(706) 745-2483
Blairsville, GA 30512
(706) 745-2483
Gr: 6-8 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
592 School Cir
Blairsville, GA 30512
(706) 745-5450
Blairsville, GA 30512
(706) 745-5450
Gr: PK-2 | 777 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Blairsville, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alpine Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
446 Wellborn St.
Blairsville, GA 30512
(770) 532-9981
Blairsville, GA 30512
(770) 532-9981
Mountain Education Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
218 School Street
Blairsville, GA 30512
(706) 896-2279
Blairsville, GA 30512
(706) 896-2279
Gr: 8-12 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Blairsville, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in Blairsville, GA include Union County High School, Union County Elementary School and Union County Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Blairsville?
4 public schools are located in Blairsville.
What is the racial composition of students in Blairsville?
Blairsville public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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