For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,069 students in Union, SC.
The top ranked public high school in Union, SC is Union County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Union, 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 have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public high schools.
Union, 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, SC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 1,069 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Union, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
212 Culp Street
Union, SC 29379
(864) 429-1725
Union, SC 29379
(864) 429-1725
Grades: 5-6
| 567 students
Union County Careertech Center (Closed 2007)
Vocational School
1165 Lakeside Drive
Union, SC 29379
(864) 429-1765
Union, SC 29379
(864) 429-1765
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Union, SC?
The top ranked public high schools in Union, SC include Union County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Union?
2 public high schools are located in Union.
What is the racial composition of students in Union?
Union 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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