Union County Public Schools

The Union County Public Schools district in North Carolina comprises 52 schools, including 30 elementary schools, 9 middle schools, 12 high schools, and 1 alternative school, serving students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds.

The district is home to several standout schools, with Marvin Ridge High, Weddington High, and Central Academy of Technology and Arts ranking among the top high schools in North Carolina. Similarly, Weddington Middle, Marvin Ridge Middle, and Cuthbertson Middle are top-performing middle schools, while Antioch Elementary, New Town Elementary, and Wesley Chapel Elementary are among the district's highest-ranked elementary schools.

However, the district also exhibits significant socioeconomic disparities, with some schools serving predominantly low-income communities, such as Walter Bickett Elementary and East Elementary, while others, like Marvin Elementary and Weddington Elementary, serve more affluent communities. This disparity is reflected in the wide range of student-teacher ratios and spending per student across the district, suggesting potential inequities in resource allocation that may impact student outcomes.