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Union County High School

Q: Is Union County High School a good school?

Union County High School ranks 304 th of 844 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

304^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 844 Florida High Schools

Better than 64% of Florida high schools

Summary

Union County High School is a public high school in Lake Butler, Florida, serving 615 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Union District, which is ranked 10th out of 67 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

One of Union County High School's key strengths is its academic performance. The school consistently outperforms the state average in various end-of-course (EOC) and standardized test scores, such as Algebra 1, Geometry, Biology 1, US History, and 10th grade English Language Arts. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school had a 51% proficiency rate in Algebra 1 EOC, compared to the state average of 60%, and a 78% proficiency rate in Biology 1 EOC, compared to the state average of 71%. Additionally, the school maintains a high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 82.2% to 89.7% over the past few years, which is consistently above the state average.

While Union County High School excels in academic performance and graduation rates, the school also faces some challenges. It has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 30.6% to 32.9% over the past few years, which is an area of concern. Additionally, the school serves a significant population of students from low-income backgrounds, with 40.79% to 45.34% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Nearby schools, such as Columbia High School, Santa Fe High School, and Bradford High School, have their own unique strengths and challenges, providing opportunities for collaboration and learning to improve educational outcomes in the region.

606

Students ?

15.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,018

Per pupil spending ?

38.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1000 S Lake Ave
Lake Butler, FL 32054

(352) 448-5204

District: Union

Feeder schools for Union County High School:

Elementary:	Lake Butler Elementary School
Middle:	Lake Butler Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

77.6%

African American:

14.0%

Hispanic:

4.6%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 76th percentile in 2014 → 64th in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the Florida median (64th percentile)

Worth a look

!Graduation rate below the Florida average (85% vs 92%)

!Ranking has slipped — down 12 percentile points since 2014

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school62%

District avg64%

Florida avg62%

304^th of 844

Florida public high schools ?

Top 36%▼ down 15 pts since 2016

From top 21% (2016) to top 36% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

10^th of 67Union among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2025	52.2	304 of 844	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	52.1	275 of 807	65.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	54.6	245 of 792	69.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	49.4	291 of 774	62.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	54.0	232 of 746	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	56.3	224 of 734	69.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	60.8	183 of 716	74.4%	★★★★☆
2017	62.3	163 of 714	77.2%	★★★★☆
2016	64.9	145 of 693	79.1%	★★★★☆
2014	66.5	166 of 687	75.8%	★★★★☆
2013	43.8	342 of 648	47.2%	★★☆☆☆
2012	54.9	192 of 606	68.3%	★★★☆☆
2011	50.6	335 of 622	46.1%	★★☆☆☆
2010	57.9	282 of 620	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2009	58.1	264 of 587	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2008	52.2	292 of 577	49.4%	★★☆☆☆
2007	60.4	220 of 563	60.9%	★★★☆☆
2006	49.7	252 of 477	47.2%	★★☆☆☆
2005	61.0	201 of 487	58.7%	★★★☆☆
2004	53.2	246 of 484	49.2%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?

US History81%+10 vs state

Biology 178%+7 vs state

English Language Arts54%-3 vs state

Algebra 151%-9 vs state

Geometry51%-4 vs state

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Schools Near Union County High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				FAST English Language Arts (2025)		EOC Algebra 1 (2025)	EOC Geometry (2025)	EOC Biology 1 (2025)	EOC US History (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Union County High School	Public	9-12	1000 S Lake Ave	Lake Butler	32054	Union County	Union	No	No	No	No	(352) 448-5204	606	40	15.2	38.8%	470 (77.6%)	85 (14.0%)	28 (4.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (3.3%)	52.2	304^th of 844 public high schools	64.0%		52.1	275^th of 807 public high schools	65.9%	29	46.0	63.0	51.0	51.0	78.0	81.0	$13,018	$630	$12,389
Union Virtual Franchise	Public, Virtual	6-12	55 SW 6th St	Lake Butler	32054	Union County	Union	No	No	Yes	No	(352) 448-5145	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
North Florida Technical College	Public	6-12	609 N Orange St	Starke	32091	Bradford County	Bradford	No	No	No	No	(904) 966-6766	0	6	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Bradford High School	Public	9-12	581 N Temple Ave	Starke	32091	Bradford County	Bradford	No	No	No	No	(904) 966-6091	785	33	23.7	49.6%	487 (62.0%)	203 (25.9%)	54 (6.9%)	5 (0.6%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	32 (4.1%)	39.5	471^st of 844 public high schools	44.2%		27.1	572^nd of 807 public high schools	29.1%	101	51.0	55.0	44.0	61.0	64.0	46.0	$10,995	$1,321	$9,675
Santa Fe High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	16213 NW Us Highway 441	Alachua	32615	Alachua County	Alachua	No	Yes	No	No	(386) 462-1125	1,132	47	24.0	41.6%	652 (57.6%)	218 (19.3%)	155 (13.7%)	27 (2.4%)	5 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	75 (6.6%)	50.9	324^th of 844 public high schools	61.6%		45	362^nd of 807 public high schools	55.1%	38	51.0	61.0	40.0	62.0	77.0	66.0
Columbia High School	Public	9-12	469 SE Fighting Tiger Dr	Lake City	32025	Columbia County	Columbia	No	No	No	No	(386) 755-8080	1,711	74	22.9	44.8%	918 (53.7%)	516 (30.2%)	134 (7.8%)	34 (2.0%)	4 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	105 (6.1%)	38.5	479^th of 844 public high schools	43.2%		38.1	438^th of 807 public high schools	45.7%	41	52.0	49.0	26.0	48.0	62.0	63.0	$8,413	$726	$7,687

Frequently Asked Questions about Union County High School

What is the racial makeup of Union County High School?

Students at Union County High School are 78% White, 14% African American, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Union County High School?

Union County High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Lake Butler Elementary School
Middle : Lake Butler Middle School

How many students attend Union County High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 606 students attended Union County High School.

Is Union County High School a good school?

Union County High School ranks 304^th of 844 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Union County High School in?

Union

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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