For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 674 students in Union County, TN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Union County, TN are Union County Alternative Center, Elementary Middle Alternative and H Maynard Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Union County, TN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Union County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Union County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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 middle schools in Union County, TN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Union County, TN include Union County Alternative Center, Elementary Middle Alternative and H Maynard Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Union County?
3 public middle schools are located in Union County.
What is the racial composition of students in Union County?
Union County public middle schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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