Serving 307 students in grades 9-13, Union County Early College ranks in the top 1% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-13
- Enrollment: 307 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Union County Early College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Community Size
School Overview
Union County Early College's student population of 307 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-13
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
307 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Union County Early College ranks within the top 1% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Union County Early College is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#9 out of 2617 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
4%
Hispanic
35%
21%
Black
8%
25%
White
48%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Union County Early College's ranking?
Union County Early College is ranked #9 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Union County Early College often compared to?
Union County Early Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Marvin Ridge High School, Central Academy Of Technology And Arts by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Union County Early College?
The graduation rate of Union County Early College is 95%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Union County Early College?
307 students attend Union County Early College.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Union County Early College students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Union County Early College?
Union County Early College has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Union County Early College offer ?
Union County Early College offers enrollment in grades 9-13 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Union County Early College part of?
Union County Early College is part of Union County School District.
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