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Union Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,248 students in Union Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Union Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,528 Schools
# Students
1,248 Students
1,658,466 Students
# Teachers
94 Teachers
96,158 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Union Local School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 909 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#494 out of 931 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
63%
Graduation Rate
92%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)36.1%
30.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.54
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
1%
8%
% Black
1%
17%
Showing 1999–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
96%
65%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,968 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,383. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,046 is less than the state median of $19,015. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$32,146 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$21 MM
$31,536 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$15,968
$19,383
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$17,046
$19,015
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Union Local School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Union Local Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
66699 Belmont Morristown Rd
Belmont, OH 43718
(740) 782-1384
Belmont, OH 43718
(740) 782-1384
Gr: PK-5 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Union Local Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
66859 Belmont Morristown Rd
Belmont, OH 43718
(740) 782-1388
Belmont, OH 43718
(740) 782-1388
Gr: 6-8 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Union Local High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
66779 Belmont Morristown Rd
Belmont, OH 43718
(740) 782-1181
Belmont, OH 43718
(740) 782-1181
Gr: 9-12 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Union Local School District?
Union Local School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,248 students.
What is the rank of Union Local School District?
Union Local School District is ranked #496 out of 909 school districts in Ohio (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Union Local School District?
96% of Union Local School District students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Union Local School District?
Union Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Union Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,046 is less than the state median of $19,015. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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