For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,069 students in Union County, SC.
The top ranked public high school in Union County, SC is Union County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Union County, SC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 86% (versus the 77% statewide average). High schools in Union County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public high schools.
Union County, SC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Union County High School, with 80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public high school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Union County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Union County High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1163 Lakeside Drive
Union, SC 29379
(864) 429-1750
Union, SC 29379
(864) 429-1750
Gr: 9-12 | 1,069 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
Union County Career And Technology Center
Vocational School
1165 Lakeside Drive
Union, SC 29379
(864) 429-1765
Union, SC 29379
(864) 429-1765
Gr: 9-12
Union County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
212 Culp Street
Union, SC 29379
(864) 429-1725
Union, SC 29379
(864) 429-1725
Gr: 5-6 | 567 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
350 New Hope Church Road
Jonesville, SC 29353
(864) 674-5518
Jonesville, SC 29353
(864) 674-5518
Gr: 6-8 | 138 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
212 Lockhart Drive
Lockhart, SC 29364
(864) 545-6501
Lockhart, SC 29364
(864) 545-6501
Gr: K-8 | 143 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Union County Careertech Center (Closed 2007)
Vocational School
1165 Lakeside Drive
Union, SC 29379
(864) 429-1765
Union, SC 29379
(864) 429-1765
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Union County, SC?
The top ranked public high schools in Union County, SC include Union County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Union County?
2 public high schools are located in Union County.
What is the racial composition of students in Union County?
Union County public high schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public high schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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