Serving 495 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Union Hill Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 495 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Union Hill Elementary serves the southwest part of High Point, NC, covering an area of approximately 2.6 square miles. Families in this zone typically live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge being about 1.6 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Union Hill Elementary School's student population of 495 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
495 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
Union Hill Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Union Hill Elementary School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2001 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)40%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
5%
Hispanic
22%
22%
Black
55%
24%
White
7%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.8%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagles
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Union Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Union Hill Elementary School is ranked #2001 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Union Hill Elementary School often compared to?
Union Hill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greensboro Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Union Hill Elementary School?
495 students attend Union Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Union Hill Elementary School students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 7% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Union Hill Elementary School?
Union Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Union Hill Elementary School offer ?
Union Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Union Hill Elementary School part of?
Union Hill Elementary School is part of Guilford County Schools.
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