For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 3,564 students in Union County, MS. The top ranked public high schools in Union County, MS are West Union Attendance Center, East Union Attendance Center and Ingomar Attendance Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Union County, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Union County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Mississippi public high schools.
Union County, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is New Albany High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Union County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Union Attendance Center
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1610 St Hwy 30 West
Myrtle, MS 38650
(662) 534-6745
Myrtle, MS 38650
(662) 534-6745
Grades: PK-12
| 659 students
Rank: #22.
East Union Attendance Center
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1548 St Hwy 9 South
Blue Springs, MS 38828
(662) 534-6920
Blue Springs, MS 38828
(662) 534-6920
Grades: PK-12
| 963 students
Rank: #33.
Ingomar Attendance Center
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1384 Cr 101
New Albany, MS 38652
(662) 534-5463
New Albany, MS 38652
(662) 534-5463
Grades: PK-12
| 654 students
Rank: #44.
New Albany High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 Highway 15 North
New Albany, MS 38652
(662) 534-1805
New Albany, MS 38652
(662) 534-1805
Grades: 9-12
| 584 students
Rank: #55.
Myrtle Attendance Center
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1008 Hawk Avenue
Myrtle, MS 38650
(662) 988-2416
Myrtle, MS 38650
(662) 988-2416
Grades: PK-12
| 704 students
Rank: n/an/a
New Albany/s.tippah/union Co. Alt
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
915 Denmill Road
New Albany, MS 38652
(662) 538-4100
New Albany, MS 38652
(662) 538-4100
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
School Of Career And Technical Education
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
203 Highway 15 North
New Albany, MS 38652
(662) 534-1810
New Albany, MS 38652
(662) 534-1810
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
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What are the top ranked public high schools in Union County, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Union County, MS include West Union Attendance Center, East Union Attendance Center and Ingomar Attendance Center. Union County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Mississippi.
How many public high schools are located in Union County?
7 public high schools are located in Union County.
What is the racial composition of students in Union County?
Union County public high schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high schools average of 54% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Union County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Union County include: East Union Attendance Center vs. West Union Attendance Center, West Union Attendance Center vs. East Union Attendance Center, Myrtle Attendance Center vs. West Union Attendance Center
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