For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 3,535 students in Union County, MS. The top ranked public high schools in Union County, MS are New Albany High School, West Union Attendance Center and East Union Attendance Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Union County, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 34% statewide average). High schools in Union County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Mississippi public high schools.
Union County, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Mississippi average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is New Albany High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Union County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Albany High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
201 Highway 15 North
New Albany, MS 38652
(662) 534-1805
New Albany, MS 38652
(662) 534-1805
Grades: 9-12
| 574 students
Rank: #22.
West Union Attendance Center
(Math: 59% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1610 St Hwy 30 West
Myrtle, MS 38650
(662) 534-6745
Myrtle, MS 38650
(662) 534-6745
Grades: PK-12
| 635 students
Rank: #33.
East Union Attendance Center
(Math: 63% | Reading: 48%)
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
Grades: PK-12
| 938 students
Rank: #44.
Ingomar Attendance Center
(Math: 47% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1384 Cr 101
New Albany, MS 38652
(662) 534-5463
New Albany, MS 38652
(662) 534-5463
Grades: PK-12
| 680 students
Rank: #55.
Myrtle Attendance Center
(Math: 42% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1008 Hawk Avenue
Myrtle, MS 38650
(662) 988-2416
Myrtle, MS 38650
(662) 988-2416
Grades: PK-12
| 708 students
Rank: n/an/a
New Albany/s.tippah/union Co. Alt
Alternative School
915 Denmill Road
New Albany, MS 38652
(662) 538-4100
New Albany, MS 38652
(662) 538-4100
Grades: 1-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
School Of Career And Technical Ed
Vocational School
203 Highway 15 North
New Albany, MS 38652
(662) 534-1810
New Albany, MS 38652
(662) 534-1810
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Union County, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Union County, MS include New Albany High School, West Union Attendance Center and East Union Attendance Center. Union County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Mississippi.
How many public high schools are located in Union County, MS?
7 public high schools are located in Union County, MS.
What is the racial composition of students in Union County, MS?
Union County, MS public high schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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