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Union High School

101 Forest Street
Union, MS 39365
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 289 students in grades 9-12, Union High School ranks in the top 10% 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 47%). 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 10:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 289 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in MS)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Union High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Union High School's student population of 289 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 45% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
289 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Union High School ranks within the top 10% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Union High School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MS)
#80 out of 805 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Union High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-84%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Union High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Union High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Union High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Union High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Union High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Union High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Union High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Black
23%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Union High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
74%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Union High School and the percentage of White public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Union High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Union High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Mississippi.
0.40
This chart displays the diversity score of Union High School and the public school average diversity score of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥95%
89%
This chart displays graduation rate of Union High School and public school graduation rate of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
74%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Union High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
40%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Union High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Union High School's ranking?
Union High School is ranked #80 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Union High School often compared to?
Union High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Philadelphia High School, Neshoba Central 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 47% 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%.
How many students attend Union High School?
289 students attend Union High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Union High School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 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 10:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Union High School offer ?
Union High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Union High School part of?
Union High School is part of Union Public School District.

School Reviews
5   12/15/2008
Awesome all around great academic, extracurricular activities and parent/teacher involvement.
- Posted by Parent - ctruh

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 289 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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