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Union Public School District

At a glance

13^thof 130 Mississippi districts▼ 10

Better than 90% of Mississippi districts

Elementary 1 Middle 1 High 1Grades PK, KG-13

417 S Decatur St
Union, MS 39365·(601) 774-0600·All Mississippi district rankings →

Statewide performance 2017–2025

2025: better than 90% of districts

Schools

976

Students

5-star school

Top rankedUnion High School24^th of 232 Mississippi high schools

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Summary:

The Union Public School District in Mississippi is home to three high-performing schools: Union High School, Union Middle School, and Union Elementary School. The district is ranked 13th out of 130 districts in Mississippi and is rated 5 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Union High School stands out as a top performer, ranking 24th out of 232 Mississippi high schools for the 2024-2025 school year and consistently ranking in the top 25 in recent years. The school boasts impressive test scores, with proficiency rates well above the state averages in subjects like Algebra I, English II, Biology, and U.S. History. Additionally, the school maintains a high 4-year graduation rate of 89.4%.

Union Elementary School is also a standout, ranking 37th out of 390 Mississippi elementary schools in 2023-2024 and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school demonstrates strong performance in English Language Arts and Mathematics, with 3rd and 4th-grade proficiency rates exceeding state averages. The school also benefits from a low student-teacher ratio of 12:1.

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Ranking:

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAAP English Language Arts (2025)						MAAP Mathematics (2025)						MAAP Algebra I (2025)	MAAP English II (2025)	MAAP Science (2025)		MAAP Biology (2025)	MAAP U.S. History1 (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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	MAAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAAP Algebra I End of Course	MAAP English II End of Course	MAAP Science 5th Grade	MAAP Science 8th Grade	MAAP Biology End of Course	MAAP U.S. History1 End of Course	Total
Union High School	Public	9-12	101 Forest Street	Union	39365	Newton County	Union Public School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 774-8257	280	30	9.2	98.9%	205 (73.2%)	65 (23.2%)	2 (0.7%)	3 (1.1%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	84.2	24^th of 232 public high schools	89.7%		88.9	6^th of 228 public high schools	97.4%	18													85.4	62.7			82.1	91.7	$14,479
Union Middle School	Public	5-8	115 James Street	Union	39365	Newton County	Union Public School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 774-5303	286	20	14.2	99.0%	211 (73.8%)	62 (21.7%)	6 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.4%)	78.1	52^nd of 266 public middle schools	80.5%		79.6	47^th of 264 public middle schools	82.2%	5			59.0	54.0	41.1	59.4			66.2	66.2	66.7	52.7			77.3	74.3			$8,780
Union Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	101 Forest Street	Union	39365	Newton County	Union Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 774-8257	410	28	14.9	99.3%	288 (70.2%)	98 (23.9%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.6%)	67.7	123^rd of 383 public elementary schools	67.9%		86.4	37^th of 390 public elementary schools	90.5%	86	53.9	58.6					56.6	70.7											$9,393

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Newton County School District	8.57 mi	4	16^th
Tucker Elementary School	10.25 mi	1
Conehatta Elementary School	11.78 mi	1
Scott County School District	12.95 mi	9	51^st
Philadelphia Public School District	13.02 mi	3	105^th

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

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.