For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,370 students in Union County, FL.
The top-ranked public schools in Union County, FL are Lake Butler Elementary School, Lake Butler Middle School and Union County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Union County, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Union County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Union County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Butler Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 Sw 6th St
Lake Butler, FL 32054
(352) 448-5302
Lake Butler, FL 32054
(352) 448-5302
Gr: PK-4 | 951 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Lake Butler Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
150 Sw 6th St
Lake Butler, FL 32054
(352) 448-5153
Lake Butler, FL 32054
(352) 448-5153
Gr: 5-8 | 752 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Union County High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 S Lake Ave
Lake Butler, FL 32054
(352) 448-5204
Lake Butler, FL 32054
(352) 448-5204
Gr: 9-12 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
55 Sw 6th St
Lake Butler, FL 32054
(385) 448-5145
Lake Butler, FL 32054
(385) 448-5145
Gr: K-12
55 Sw 6th St
Lake Butler, FL 32054
(352) 448-5145
Lake Butler, FL 32054
(352) 448-5145
Gr: K-12
Union County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P O Box 689
Raiford, FL 32083
(904) 964-1581
Raiford, FL 32083
(904) 964-1581
Gr: 6-12 | 19 students Minority enrollment: 79%
The Outpost (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
208 Se 6th St
Lake Butler, FL 32054
(352) 448-5195
Lake Butler, FL 32054
(352) 448-5195
Gr: K-12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 16%
Union County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
555 Sw 6th Street
Lake Butler, FL 32054
(386) 496-204
Lake Butler, FL 32054
(386) 496-204
Union Juvenile Residential Facility (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
14692 Ne County Road 199
Raiford, FL 32083
(386) 431-1999
Raiford, FL 32083
(386) 431-1999
Gr: 6-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Union County, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in Union County, FL include Lake Butler Elementary School, Lake Butler Middle School and Union County High School.
How many public schools are located in Union County?
6 public schools are located in Union County.
What is the racial composition of students in Union County?
Union County public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Union County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Union County include: Lake Butler Elementary School vs. Union County High School, Union County High School vs. Lake Butler Elementary School, Lake Butler Middle School vs. Union County High School
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