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Preparing the

Next Generation

Union County has bountiful educational opportunities

U nion County Schools give new meaning students an outlet to perform and the community a

to the cliché, a little goes a long way. In
place to gather. First-class athletic facilities round out
this case, a little school district of just five schools the amenities at Union County Schools, making the
and more than 3,000 students goes a long way in system stand out above the rest.
providing what is considered among the best public
educations in the state. Niche.com gives Union THE SCHOOLS
County Schools a grade of A and ranks the system as Union County schools teach children at all levels the
the 12th best public school system in Georgia. tools they will need to be successful in life. At Union County
As a Georgia Charter School System, teachers Primary School, Pre-K students through second grade get their
and administrators enjoy greater flexibility in their
approach to instruction in exchange for a stricter set education started with PE, art, music, Spanish, and other core
of accountability standards. Parents and community classes. A gifted program, access to a library, and a full-time
members are also heavily involved in schools here media specialist as well as curricula for special education,
through School Governance Teams set up as part of social and emotional development, and English as a second
the system’s charter.
This small system is big on providing options
to its students. The STEM Academy – science,
technology, engineering, and math – at Union
County High School allows students to get hands-
on learning experience in fields like healthcare,
engineering, and agriculture. The INCubator EDU
program teaches students about entrepreneurship
and allows them a chance to create their own
startup businesses.
The facilities are top-notch as well. The
Agriscience Center is a hub of agricultural education
and provides an outlet for middle and high school
students to both learn and show their progress at
various events. The 985-seat Fine Arts Center gives

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