Serving 642 students in grades 9-12, Union County High School ranks in the bottom 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 642 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Union County High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district, covering approximately 363.4 square miles in Morganfield, KY, with typical travel times to the school ranging from 20 to 30 minutes and an average distance of 11.1 miles to the zone's edge. The furthest point from the school is about 18.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Union County High School's student population of 642 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
642 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1964
School Motto
Be Brave. Learn. Lead. Succeed.
School Rankings
Union County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Union County High School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#841 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Black
5%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
85%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 11-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
90-94%
91.4%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 11-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.6%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Union County High School's ranking?
Union County High School is ranked #841 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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 Learning Academy, Union County Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Union County High School?
The graduation rate of Union County High School is 90-94%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 91.4%.
How many students attend Union County High School?
642 students attend Union County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Union County High School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 3% 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 16:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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