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East Union Attendance Center vs. Myrtle Attendance Center

Should you attend East Union Attendance Center or Myrtle Attendance Center? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
East Union Attendance Center
1548 St Hwy 9 South
Blue Springs, MS 38828
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Myrtle Attendance Center
1008 Hawk Avenue
Myrtle, MS 38650
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

East Union Attendance Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

Myrtle Attendance Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 986 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, East Union Attendance Center ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Serving 707 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Myrtle Attendance Center ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Total Students
986 students
707 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at East Union Attendance Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Myrtle Attendance Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at East Union Attendance Center.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Myrtle Attendance Center.
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
48 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at East Union Attendance Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Myrtle Attendance Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at East Union Attendance Center with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Union County School District and the state of Mississippi, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Myrtle Attendance Center with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Union County School District and the state of Mississippi, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#62 out of 795 schools in MS
(Top 10%)
#86 out of 795 schools in MS
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of East Union Attendance Center, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Myrtle Attendance Center, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
72%
(Top 20% in MS)
77%
(Top 10% in MS)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at East Union Attendance Center who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Union County School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Myrtle Attendance Center who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Union County School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
62%
(Top 10% in MS)(21-22 School Year Data)
54%
(Top 20% in MS)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at East Union Attendance Center who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Union County School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Myrtle Attendance Center who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Union County School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
77%
(Top 10% in MS)(21-22 School Year Data)
65-69%
(Top 30% in MS)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at East Union Attendance Center who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Union County School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Myrtle Attendance Center who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Union County School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
85-89%
(Bottom 50% in MS)
80-89%
(Bottom 50% in MS)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of East Union Attendance Center with the average graduation rate observed in the Union County School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Myrtle Attendance Center with the average graduation rate observed in the Union County School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of East Union Attendance Center by grade.
This chart displays the students of Myrtle Attendance Center by grade.
Pre-K Students
20
12
Kindergarten Students
83
64
Grade 1 Students
90
62
Grade 2 Students
86
61
Grade 3 Students
78
50
Grade 4 Students
69
58
Grade 5 Students
70
53
Grade 6 Students
53
55
Grade 7 Students
67
45
Grade 8 Students
74
50
Grade 9 Students
85
49
Grade 10 Students
62
49
Grade 11 Students
79
42
Grade 12 Students
56
39
Ungraded Students
14
18

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at East Union Attendance Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Union County School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Myrtle Attendance Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Union County School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
9%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at East Union Attendance Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Union County School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Myrtle Attendance Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Union County School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
84%
81%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at East Union Attendance Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Union County School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Myrtle Attendance Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Union County School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at East Union Attendance Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Union County School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Myrtle Attendance Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Union County School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.29
0.33
This chart showcases the diversity score of East Union Attendance Center, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Union County School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Myrtle Attendance Center, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Union County School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
57%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at East Union Attendance Center, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Union County School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Myrtle Attendance Center, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Union County School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at East Union Attendance Center, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Union County School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Myrtle Attendance Center, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Union County School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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