Top Rankings
Union County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,086 students in Union County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Union County School District 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).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,541 Schools
# Students
2,086 Students
655,790 Students
# Teachers
141 Teachers
42,793 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Union County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#143 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
22%
Graduation Rate
92%
91.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)29.7%
28%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.48
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
7%
11%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
84%
71%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,059 is higher than the state median of $17,532. The school district revenue/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,101 is less than the state median of $17,223. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$44 MM
$11,498 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$34 MM
$11,295 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$21,059
$17,532
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$16,101
$17,223
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Union County School District Public Schools (2026-27)
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
How many schools belong to Union County School District?
Union County School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,086 students.
What is the rank of Union County School District?
Union County School District is ranked #145 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Union County School District?
84% of Union County School District students are White, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Union County School District?
Union County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Union County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,101 is less than the state median of $17,223. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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