Union County High School
153 Panther Cir, Blairsville, GA 30512. 223 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 61% of them enrolled in college within a year.
The path from Union County
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 26.9%Georgia private college 10.8%Out-of-state college 5.4%Georgia technical college 17.9%Career credential, working 4%Working, not in college 21.5%Not found in Georgia records 13.5%Share of the 223 graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.
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Where they enrolled
Top Georgia colleges for the Class of 2024, by number of students.
Most common out-of-state choices: Tri-County Community College, Western Carolina University, Auburn University, Gardner-Webb University, Montreat College. (Georgia reports these in rank order without counts.)
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What those colleges lead to
College Students from here Graduation rate Avg. net price / yr Median earnings, 10 yrs Median debt North Georgia Technical College 34 41% $4,597 $38,478 $7,500 University of North Georgia 20 38% $14,185 $55,822 $16,495 Kennesaw State University 18 50% $16,325 $62,766 $21,500 Georgia Southern University 6 54% $16,785 $59,167 $20,568 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus 5 94% $12,028 $114,210 $19,500 College figures: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Graduation rate is within 150% of normal time. Earnings are for former students working and not enrolled.
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Five and eight years later
Class of 2019, five years after high school
Class of 2016, eight years after high school
Highest credential earned, as a share of graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.
College-going over time
Share of each graduating class enrolled in college the following year. Source: Georgia GOSA.
Ready for college work?
Learning support: share of graduates who enrolled in a Georgia public college and were placed in remedial courses. Credits: share of all graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA.
Who attends
Enrollment, 2024-25. Source: Georgia GOSA report card downloads.
Where it is
Nearby high schools: Towns County High School (12.7 mi, 57% to college) · White County High School (20.1 mi, 55.1% to college) · Mountain Education High School (20.2 mi, 27.6% to college) · Fannin County High School (21.8 mi, 53.5% to college) · Lumpkin County High School (22.7 mi, 63.3% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Union County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Union County | Union County | Georgia |
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| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 61% | 61% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 96.9% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 1,015 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 58% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Union County High School graduates go to college?
- 61% of the Class of 2024 at Union County High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Union County High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Union County High School graduates are North Georgia Technical College, University of North Georgia and Kennesaw State University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Union County High School?
- Union County High School has a four-year graduation rate of 96.9%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Union County High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 28.7% of Union County High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
