In 2009, Union Grove was listed in the top 5% of American high schools in Newsweek magazine for the fourth year in a row, as #16 in the state, and #482 in the nation.

[3] In the late 19th century in the northeastern part of Henry County, a community school named Union Grove Academy opened its doors.

The school thrived for several decades, but after a disastrous boll weevil invasion and consequent hard times, 25% of the area’s population moved away.

Union Grove offers students the opportunity to participate in any of 18 sports, including football, basketball, and wrestling.

In 2017, the school won the Henry County Directors Cup for the most successful overall sports program for the seventh time in eight years.