Best Union County Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 691 students in Union County, KY.
The top ranked public high schools in Union County, KY are Union County Learning Academy 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 high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Union County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Union County, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Union County High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Union County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Union County Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4464 Us Hwy 60w
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-3553
Gr: 6-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Union County High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4464 Us Hwy 60w
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-1454
Gr: 9-12 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
4464 Us Hwy 60 W
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-3120
Gr: 9-12
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Union County, KY

Union County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2302 Us Hwy 60 East
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-2419
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 69%
2302 Us Hwy 60 East
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-2419
Gr: 12 | 46 students Minority enrollment: 80%
516 Main St
Uniontown, KY 42461
(270) 822-5027
Gr: 6-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
4465 Us 60 West
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-2742
Gr: PK | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Union County, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in Union County, KY include Union County Learning Academy and Union County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Union County?
3 public high schools are located in Union County.
What is the racial composition of students in Union County?
Union County public high schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Union County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Union County include: Union County High School vs. Union County Learning Academy

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