Unity School

259 Boonshill-petersburg
Petersburg, TN 37144
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 417 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Unity School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 417 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 30% in TN
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Top 30%)
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Unity School's student population of 417 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
417 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Unity School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Unity School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TN)
#449 out of 1761 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Unity School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
37%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Unity School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
44%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Unity School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Unity School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
3%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Unity School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
21%
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White
92%
57%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.
0.15
This chart displays the diversity score of Unity School and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
45%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Unity School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Unity School's ranking?
Unity School is ranked #449 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Unity School often compared to?
Unity Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Highland Rim School, Flintville School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Unity School?
417 students attend Unity School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Unity School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Unity School?
Unity School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Unity School offer ?
Unity School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Unity School part of?
Unity School is part of Lincoln County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 417 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Top 30%)
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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