Union City and Obion County Schools Strive for Excellence
Sponsored by: Obion County Joint Economic Development Corporation
There’s a reason so many people pay close attention to school districts when purchasing a home — education matters. Luckily, residents in the region have two amazing school systems: Union City Schools and Obion County Schools.
Union City Schools embrace academics, extracurriculars
Union City is widely acclaimed as one of the top public school systems in West Tennessee, consistently ranking in the Top 10 in cumulative ACT scores for the entire state over the past decade.
“More than half of last year’s graduating class qualified for the Hope Scholarship,” says Michael Paul Miller, assistant director of schools for Union City Schools. “Our teaching staff is a blend of experienced and up-and-coming young teachers, and the low teacher-to-pupil ratio allows for more personal interaction and instruction.”
Extracurricular opportunities are also a core part of Union City Schools’ offerings. Athletically, Union City boasts 10 state championships in three different sports, with state runner-up finishes in two additional sports. The Union City High School band has also been decorated with many awards, including marching experiences in the Rose and Fiesta Bowl.
Obion County Schools prioritize hands-on training
Obion County Schools have a lot to offer as well, prioritizing hands-on training for practical application after graduation.
“We strive to ensure that every student leaves our school system ready for the next phase of life,” says George Leake, secondary supervisor of instruction for Obion County Schools. “We have fantastic academic programs that prepare students for college and universities, and we also have amazing Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs that prepare students for technical school or entering directly into the workplace — we don’t sacrifice one for the other.”
Students may take advantage of dual enrollment, dual credit and Advanced Placement, all of which give them the ability to earn college credit while still in high school. Additionally, the available CTE programs span a wide range of industries, including welding, agriculture, culinary arts, computer science and many more.