Serving 279 students in grades 9-13, Union High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-13
- Enrollment: 279 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Union High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Union, MS, covering an area of approximately 71.2 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 4.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 8.4 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Union High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Union High School's student population of 279 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-13
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
279 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Union High School ranks within the top 20% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Union High School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#83 out of 795 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
1%
7%
Showing 2007–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Black
23%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
73%
40%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89.4%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.3%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
40%
26%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 25-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Union High School's ranking?
Union High School is ranked #83 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Union High School often compared to?
Union High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Neshoba Central High School, Philadelphia High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Union High School?
The graduation rate of Union High School is 95%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 89.4%.
How many students attend Union High School?
279 students attend Union High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Union High School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Union High School?
Union High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Union High School offer ?
Union High School offers enrollment in grades 9-13 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Union High School part of?
Union High School is part of Union Public School District.
School Reviews
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