For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,058 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 90%).
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 27% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 45% 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 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Union County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Union County Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4464 Us Hwy 60w
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-3553
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-3553
Gr: 6-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Sturgis Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Grant St
Sturgis, KY 42459
(270) 333-4088
Sturgis, KY 42459
(270) 333-4088
Gr: K-5 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Union County High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4464 Us Hwy 60w
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-1454
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-1454
Gr: 9-12 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Morganfield Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
511 S Mart St
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-2611
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-2611
Gr: K-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #55.
Uniontown Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 Walnut St
Uniontown, KY 42461
(270) 822-4462
Uniontown, KY 42461
(270) 822-4462
Gr: K-5 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Union County Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4465 Us Hwy 60w
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-0224
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-0224
Gr: 6-8 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
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
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
4464 Us Hwy 60 W
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-3553
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-3553
Gr: PK | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 90:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
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?
8 public schools are located in Union County.
What percentage of students in Union County go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Union County are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Union County?
Union County public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Union County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Union County include: Union County Learning Academy vs. Union County High School, Union County Middle School vs. Union County High School, Uniontown Elementary School vs. Morganfield Elementary School
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