Union County High School

4464 Us Hwy 60w
Morganfield, KY 42437
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 627 students in grades 9-12, Union County High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 627 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20% in KY)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Union County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Union County High School's student population of 627 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
627 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings

Union County High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Union County High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KY)
#607 out of 1230 schools
(Top 50%)
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20-24%
30%
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40-44%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Union County High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
2%
8%
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Black
5%
11%
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White
88%
74%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.22
This chart display the diversity score of Union County High School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
90%
This chart display graduation rate of Union County High School and public school graduation rate of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Union County High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Union County High School's ranking?
Union County High School is ranked #607 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Union County High School often compared to?
Union County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Union County Middle School, Union County Learning Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Union County High School?
The graduation rate of Union County High School is 95%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Union County High School?
627 students attend Union County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Union County High School students are White, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Union County High School?
Union County High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Union County High School offer ?
Union County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Union County High School part of?
Union County High School is part of Union County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 627 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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