For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,051 students in Union County, KY (there are 1 private school, serving 238 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Union County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Union County, KY are Union County Learning Academy, Sturgis Elementary 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, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Union County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Union County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Union County Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4464 Us Hwy 60w
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-3553
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-3553
Grades: 6-12
| 18 students
Rank: #22.
Sturgis Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1101 Grant St
Sturgis, KY 42459
(270) 333-4088
Sturgis, KY 42459
(270) 333-4088
Grades: K-5
| 355 students
Rank: #33.
Union County High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4464 Us Hwy 60w
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-1454
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-1454
Grades: 9-12
| 627 students
Rank: #44.
Union County Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4465 Us Hwy 60w
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-0224
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-0224
Grades: 6-8
| 448 students
Rank: #55.
Morganfield Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
511 S Mart St
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-2611
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-2611
Grades: K-5
| 316 students
Rank: #66.
Uniontown Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 Walnut St
Uniontown, KY 42461
(270) 822-4462
Uniontown, KY 42461
(270) 822-4462
Grades: K-5
| 187 students
Rank: n/an/a
Union County Area Vocational Educational Center
Vocational School
4464 Us Hwy 60 W
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-3120
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-3120
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
4464 Us Hwy 60 W
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-3553
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-3553
Grades: PK
| 100 students
Union County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Clements Victory Technical High School #2 (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
2302 Us Hwy 60 East
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-2419
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-2419
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
Earle C Clements Victory Technical High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
2302 Us Hwy 60 East
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-2419
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-2419
Grades: 12
| 46 students
Raymond Junior High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
516 Main St
Uniontown, KY 42461
(270) 822-5027
Uniontown, KY 42461
(270) 822-5027
Grades: 6-12
| 25 students
4465 Us 60 West
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-2742
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-2742
Grades: PK
| 62 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Union County, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Union County, KY include Union County Learning Academy, Sturgis Elementary School and Union County High School.
How many public schools are located in Union County, KY?
8 public schools are located in Union County, KY.
What percentage of students in Union County, KY go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Union County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Union County, KY?
Union County, KY public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 26% (majority Black).
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