Top Rankings
Union Co School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,047 students in Union Co School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Union Co School District have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,043 Schools
# Students
3,047 Students
440,091 Students
# Teachers
207 Teachers
33,811 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Union Co School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 147 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#2 out of 148 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
55%
Graduation Rate
85%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
3%
5%
% Black
9%
47%
% White
85%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,854 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,205. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,231 is less than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,854
$12,205
Spending / Student
$9,231
$12,074
Best Union Co School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Union Attendance Center
(Math: 79% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1610 St Hwy 30 West
Myrtle, MS 38650
(662) 534-6745
Myrtle, MS 38650
(662) 534-6745
Gr: PK-12 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
East Union Attendance Center
(Math: 72% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1548 St Hwy 9 South
Blue Springs, MS 38828
(662) 534-6920
Blue Springs, MS 38828
(662) 534-6920
Gr: PK-12 | 986 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Myrtle Attendance Center
(Math: 77% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1008 Hawk Avenue
Myrtle, MS 38650
(662) 988-2416
Myrtle, MS 38650
(662) 988-2416
Gr: PK-12 | 707 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Ingomar Attendance Center
(Math: 71% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1384 Cr 101
New Albany, MS 38652
(662) 534-5463
New Albany, MS 38652
(662) 534-5463
Gr: PK-12 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Union Co School District?
Union Co School District manages 4 public schools serving 3,047 students.
What is the rank of Union Co School District?
Union Co School District is ranked #2 out of 147 school districts in Mississippi (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Mississippi school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Union Co School District?
85% of Union Co School District students are White, 9% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Union Co School District?
Union Co School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What is Union Co School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,231 is less than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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