Serving 1,377 students in grades 9-12, Union Pines High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,377 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 20% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Union Pines High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Union Pines High School's student population of 1,377 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,377 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Union Pines High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Union Pines High School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#314 out of 2568 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
12%
20%
Black
8%
25%
White
72%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Union Pines High School's ranking?
Union Pines High School is ranked #314 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Union Pines High School often compared to?
Union Pines High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pinecrest High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Union Pines High School?
The graduation rate of Union Pines High School is 92%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Union Pines High School?
1,377 students attend Union Pines High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Union Pines High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Union Pines High School?
Union Pines High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Union Pines High School offer ?
Union Pines High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Union Pines High School part of?
Union Pines High School is part of Moore County Schools School District.
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