For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 3,547 students in Union, KY. The top ranked public high schools in Union, KY are Larry A. Ryle High School and Randall K. Cooper High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Union, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Union have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Kentucky public high schools.
Union, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Kentucky average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Randall K. Cooper High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Union, KY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Larry A. Ryle High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10379 Us 42
Union, KY 41091
(859) 384-5300
Union, KY 41091
(859) 384-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 2,062 students
Rank: #22.
Randall K. Cooper High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2855 Longbranch Rd
Union, KY 41091
(859) 384-5040
Union, KY 41091
(859) 384-5040
Grades: 9-12
| 1,485 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Union, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in Union, KY include Larry A. Ryle High School and Randall K. Cooper High School. Union has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Kentucky.
How many public high schools are located in Union?
2 public high schools are located in Union.
What is the racial composition of students in Union?
Union public high schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Union are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Union include: Randall K. Cooper High School vs. Larry A. Ryle High School, Larry A. Ryle High School vs. Randall K. Cooper High School
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