For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,456 students in 38261, TN (there are 1 private school, serving 17 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 38261, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 38261, TN are Union City Middle School, Lake Road Elementary School and Union City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 38261 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in 38261, TN have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best 38261, TN Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Union City Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1111 High School Dr
Union City, TN 38261
(731) 885-2901
Union City, TN 38261
(731) 885-2901
Grades: 5-8
| 450 students
Rank: #22.
Lake Road Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1130 East Highway 22
Union City, TN 38261
(731) 885-5304
Union City, TN 38261
(731) 885-5304
Grades: PK-8
| 537 students
Rank: #33.
Union City High School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1305 High School Dr
Union City, TN 38261
(731) 885-2373
Union City, TN 38261
(731) 885-2373
Grades: 9-12
| 372 students
Rank: #44.
Ridgemont Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1285 N Highway 45 By - Pass
Union City, TN 38261
(731) 536-5171
Union City, TN 38261
(731) 536-5171
Grades: PK-8
| 379 students
Rank: #55.
Union City Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1100 South Miles Ave
Union City, TN 38261
(731) 885-1632
Union City, TN 38261
(731) 885-1632
Grades: PK-4
| 718 students
38261, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Obion County Career Technology Center (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
1700 North Fifth
Union City, TN 38261
(731) 885-7171
Union City, TN 38261
(731) 885-7171
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 38261, TN?
The top ranked public schools in 38261, TN include Union City Middle School, Lake Road Elementary School and Union City High School.
How many public schools are located in 38261?
5 public schools are located in 38261.
What percentage of students in 38261 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 38261 are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 38261?
38261 public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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