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vate — as well as more direct involve ment
with the community in the progress of
the schools.
Union County Schools currently
serve more than 2,900 students in
Blairsville and Suches. Each of the area’s
five schools has unique qualities that
make them a special place for children
to learn and grow.
Union County Primary School is
recognized as a Title I Reward School,
and serves approximately 642 students
ranging from Pre-K through 2nd grade.
Union County Elementary School,
with approximately 614 students in
grades 3-5, regularly places among the
top 30 percent of all Georgia schools for
overall test scores. Students receive a
well-rounded academic program with
a concentration in reading and math.
Other programs include art, music,
technology and physical education.
Union County Middle School serves
approximately 621 students in grades
6-8. Besides academic subjects, the curriculum
includes art, band, chorus, computer
technology, career education,
physical education, health and agriculture.
A low student-teacher ratio contributes
to some of the highest test
scores in the state.
Home to more than 850 students,
Union County High School earned a
bronze medal from the U.S. News &
World Report national rankings of best
high schools. It also had an 81.8 State
Performance Index score, which measures
overall student performance on
state exams. The school’s innovative
CTAE (Career, Technical and Agriculture
Education) Pathways program provides
interested students with a personalized
course of study within a chosen career
focus — from health sciences and education
to forestry and metals technology.
Woody Gap School in Suches is the
smallest public school in the state of
Georgia, with less than 75 students in
grades K-12. The low student-teacher
ratio of 5:1 ensures that students receive
unparalleled individual attention in a
supportive learning environment.
Mountain Education Charter High
School is a self-paced, evening high
school that serves non-traditional students
seeking a high school diploma.
Mountain Area Christian Academy
in nearby Morganton is a fully accredited
private Christian school. Students are
offered a progressive, relevant and personally
dynamic education experience
focusing on Biblical instruction and academic
rigor.
College Times Three
Blairsville-Union County is blessed by
proximity to three quality institutions
of higher learning. The resources and
opportunities they provide add an
unmistakable vitality to our mountain
community.
Putting people to work in productive
careers is at the core of what North
Georgia Technical College (NGTC) is all
about. For some, that could be preparing
for a career in healthcare, cosmetology
or criminal justice.
For others, it may mean focusing
on core courses before heading off to a
four-year college (NGTC is fully SACS
accredited). Students training or re-
training for a new career enjoy small
classes infused with high-end technology
and plenty of hands-on coaching and
real-world experience.
Distance Learning — Advanced
video-conferencing allows the school to
bring in more subject matter experts and
deliver coursework to more students.
Health Sciences Building — A $3.1
million expansion added 14,200 square
feet of classroom and study space as well
as EMS, nursing and medical assisting
labs to boost the school’s offerings.
Continuing Education — In addition
to credit programs, NGTC offers a variety
of continuing education classes —
everything from web design to cake
decorating and CPR.
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Union County High School (photo courtesy of Chad Lariscy) School kids stocking trout
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