Top 3 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 35%), 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 90%.
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
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 6-12
| 25 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 666 students
Rank: n/an/a
4464 Us Hwy 60 W
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-3120
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Union County, KY

Union County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2302 Us Hwy 60 East
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-2419
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
2302 Us Hwy 60 East
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-2419
Grades: 12
| 46 students
516 Main St
Uniontown, KY 42461
(270) 822-5027
Grades: 6-12
| 25 students
4465 Us 60 West
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-2742
Grades: PK
| 62 students

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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