Serving 579 students in grades 6-12, Union Parish High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 579 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Union Parish High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Farmerville, LA, covering approximately 905.4 square miles. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 25.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Union Parish High School's student population of 579 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
579 students
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Union Parish High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Union Parish High School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1034 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
21%
11%
Black
54%
42%
White
23%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
83%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.1%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Union Parish High School's ranking?
Union Parish High School is ranked #1034 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Union Parish High School often compared to?
Union Parish High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like D'arbonne Woods Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Union Parish High School?
The graduation rate of Union Parish High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Union Parish High School?
579 students attend Union Parish High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Union Parish High School students are Black, 23% of students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Union Parish High School?
Union Parish High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Union Parish High School offer ?
Union Parish High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Union Parish High School part of?
Union Parish High School is part of Union Parish School District.
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