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Union High School

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Union High School ranks 24 th of 224 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

24^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 224 Mississippi High Schools

Better than 89% of Mississippi high schools

Summary

Union High School is a small public high school in Union, Mississippi, serving 280 students in grades 9–12 as part of the Union Public School District. The district ranks 19th out of 134 in Mississippi, and Union High School earned a 4-star rating in the 2025–2026 SchoolDigger rankings, placing 24th out of 224 Mississippi high schools (89th percentile). What makes Union especially noteworthy is that it achieves these strong results while serving a student body where 98.9% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — a level of economic disadvantage that typically does not align with top academic performance.

Union stands out among nearby schools in several key areas. Its Algebra I proficiency rate of 86.7% is the best in the area, beating Neshoba Central High School (78.1%), West Lauderdale High School (73.2%), and Lake High School (71.7%) by wide margins. U.S. History proficiency is equally impressive at 91.7%, the highest among neighboring schools with reported data. Biology proficiency (78.1%) also outpaces most peers, trailing only Neshoba Central among area schools. The graduation rate of 96.9% is the highest in the peer group, topping West Lauderdale (96.6%), Newton High School (95.7%), and Lake (80.9%). With a student–teacher ratio of 9.2 to 1, Union offers personalized attention that larger schools like Lake (20.8) and Neshoba Central (14.4) cannot match.

The main area for improvement is English II, where Union's 59.4% proficiency rate is solid but below West Lauderdale (71.1%) and Neshoba Central (65.9%). Chronic absenteeism has also risen to 24.7%, slightly above the state average, though it remains far better than Lake (54.8%) and West Lauderdale (36.8%). Union's trajectory over the past decade — climbing from the 50th percentile in 2015–2016 to as high as 6th in Mississippi in 2023–2024 — suggests a school that has made sustained, systemic improvements. For parents seeking a small-school environment with strong academics and a proven track record of lifting students to high achievement despite economic challenges, Union is one of the most compelling options in the region.

280

Students ?

9.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,479

Per pupil spending ?

98.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

101 Forest Street
Union, MS 39365

(601) 774-8257

District: Union Public School District

Feeder schools for Union High School:

Elementary:	Union Elementary School
Middle:	Union Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

73.2%

African American:

23.2%

Asian:

1.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 50th percentile in 2016 → 89th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Mississippi average (75% vs 60% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 11% of Mississippi high schools

✓97% graduate in 4 years — above the Mississippi average (89%)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school75%

District avg75%

Mississippi avg60%

24^th of 224

Mississippi public high schools ?

Top 11%▲ up 39 pts since 2016

From top 50% (2016) to top 11% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

19^th of 134Union Public School District among Mississippi 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	Mississippi percentile	Rating
2026	82.8	24 of 224	89.3%	★★★★☆
2025	84.2	24 of 232	89.7%	★★★★★
2024	88.9	6 of 228	97.4%	★★★★★
2023	83.1	19 of 226	91.6%	★★★★★
2022	69.5	58 of 228	74.6%	★★★★☆
2021	81.6	28 of 231	87.9%	★★★★☆
2019	71.8	48 of 233	79.4%	★★★★☆
2018	79.4	25 of 233	89.3%	★★★★☆
2017	66.8	66 of 237	72.2%	★★★★☆
2016	51.2	115 of 231	50.2%	★★★☆☆
2015	69.4	46 of 226	79.6%	★★★★☆
2014	78.0	25 of 236	89.4%	★★★★☆
2013	72.5	56 of 238	76.5%	★★★★☆
2012	72.5	51 of 241	78.8%	★★★★☆
2011	85.5	4 of 244	98.4%	★★★★★
2010	77.4	23 of 235	90.2%	★★★★★
2009	69.9	65 of 235	72.3%	★★★★☆
2008	63.7	91 of 235	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2007	72.2	54 of 232	76.7%	★★★★☆
2006	80.9	6 of 232	97.4%	★★★★★
2005	80.4	11 of 232	95.3%	★★★★★
2004	56.8	113 of 232	51.3%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Mississippi (2025-2026) ?

Algebra I87%+21 vs state

Biology78%+15 vs state

English II59%+10 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MAAP English Language Arts (2026)			MAAP Mathematics (2026)			MAAP Algebra I (2026)	MAAP English II (2026)	MAAP Science (2026)	MAAP Biology (2026)	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 (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th 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 8th Grade	MAAP Biology End of Course	Total
Union High School	Public	9-12	101 Forest Street	Union	39365	Neshoba 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%)	82.8	24^th of 224 public high schools	89.3%		84.2	24^th of 232 public high schools	89.7%								86.7	59.4		78.1	$14,479
Newton County Vocational Complex	Public	8-12	15935 Highway 15 North	Decatur	39327	Newton County	Newton County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 635-4138	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Newton County High School	Public	6-12	16255 Hwy 503	Decatur	39327	Newton County	Newton County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 635-4261	768	65	11.7	48.0%	521 (67.8%)	161 (21.0%)	18 (2.3%)	6 (0.8%)	54 (7.0%)	1 (0.1%)	7 (0.9%)	71.2	59^th of 224 public high schools	73.7%		61.9	95^th of 232 public high schools	59.1%	36	60.7	32.3	65.1	60.7	59.4	84.9	85.4	52.0	85.8	68.7	$11,761
Neshoba Central High School	Public	9-12	1123 Golf Course Road	Philadelphia	39350	Neshoba County	Neshoba County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 656-3654	908	63	14.4	66.2%	513 (56.5%)	159 (17.5%)	27 (3.0%)	6 (0.7%)	108 (11.9%)	0 (0.0%)	95 (10.5%)	85.1	19^th of 224 public high schools	91.5%		69.9	75^th of 232 public high schools	67.7%	56							78.1	65.9		91.9	$11,419
Philadelphia High School	Public	7-12	248 Byrd Ave.	Philadelphia	39350	Neshoba County	Philadelphia Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 656-2672	327	30	10.9	100.0%	20 (6.1%)	283 (86.5%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.9%)	12.8	204^th of 224 public high schools	8.9%		9.1	215^th of 232 public high schools	7.3%	11		36.9	26.5		65.8	26.5	42.4	34.1	46.9	31.7	$16,456
Choctaw Central High School	Public	9-12	150 Recreation Rd	Choctaw	39350	Neshoba County	Choctaw Central High School	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(601) 663-7777	537	62	8.6	99.4%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	537 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
West Lauderdale High School	Public	9-12	9916 West Lauderdale Road	Collinsville	39325	Lauderdale County	Lauderdale County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 737-2277	535	40	13.3	36.8%	387 (72.3%)	101 (18.9%)	17 (3.2%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (4.9%)	79	31^st of 224 public high schools	86.2%		80.3	40^th of 232 public high schools	82.8%	9							73.2	71.1		74.7	$10,519
Newton High School	Public	9-12	201 W. First Street	Newton	39345	Newton County	Newton Municipal School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 683-2232	237	24	9.8	79.3%	4 (1.7%)	219 (92.4%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.3%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.8%)	48.8	117^th of 224 public high schools	47.8%		21.2	179^th of 232 public high schools	22.8%	62							77.3	37.0		61.7	$14,802
Newton Municipal Career Center	Public	8-12	203 W. First Street	Newton	39345	Newton County	Newton Municipal School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 683-6338	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Lake High School	Public	9-12	24442 Hwy 80	Lake	39092	Scott County	Scott County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 775-3248	231	11	20.8	98.7%	107 (46.3%)	101 (43.7%)	7 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (6.5%)	71.9	54^th of 224 public high schools	75.9%		58.8	106^th of 232 public high schools	54.3%	52							71.7	56.1		74.0	$13,946

Frequently Asked Questions about Union High School

How many students attend Union High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 280 students attended Union High School.

What schools feed into Union High School?

Union High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Union Elementary School
Middle : Union Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Union High School?

Students at Union High School are 73% White, 23% African American, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

Is Union High School a good school?

Union High School ranks 24^th of 224 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Union High School in?

Union Public School District

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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.

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