Best Union County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Butler Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
800 Sw 6th St
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:
6/
10
Top 50%
150 Sw 6th St
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:
6/
10
Top 50%
1000 S Lake Ave
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
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
55 Sw 6th St
Lake Butler, FL 32054
(352) 448-5145
Gr: 6-12
55 Sw 6th St
Lake Butler, FL 32054
(352) 448-5145
Gr: K-12

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?

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