Union Elementary

Union Elementary is a public elementary school located in Shallotte, North Carolina, serving 603 students in grades K-5. As part of the Brunswick County Schools district, Union Elementary has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in the state, maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for several years.

Union Elementary's academic performance is exceptional, consistently outperforming the district and state averages in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates in Mathematics, Reading, and Science were significantly higher than the district and state averages. For example, in 5th grade Mathematics, Union Elementary had an 82.3% proficiency rate, compared to 59% for the district and 59.3% for the state. The school's performance has been particularly strong in Mathematics, with proficiency rates consistently above 80% in recent years.

When compared to nearby schools, Union Elementary stands out as a top-performing institution. For instance, in the 2024-2025 school year, Union Elementary's 5th grade Mathematics proficiency rate of 82.3% was much higher than the rates of 38.4% at Bolivia Elementary and 58.9% at Virginia Williamson Elementary. Despite having a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, Union Elementary has been able to maintain its exceptional academic performance, suggesting that the school has effective strategies in place to support these students.