Is Union Academy a good school?

Union Academy ranks in the bottom 3.2% of North Carolina high schools.

How many students attend Union Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 103 students attended Union Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Union Academy?

Students at Union Academy are 77% White, 17% Hispanic, 3% African American, 2% Two or more races.

Union Academy School in Franklin NC

Performance Trends

Compare Details Union Academy ranks worse than 96.3% of middle schools in North Carolina. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.82. (See more...)

Compare Details Union Academy ranks worse than 96.8% of high schools in North Carolina. It also ranks last among 3 ranked high schools in the Macon County Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.36. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Union Academy has the smallest high school student body size in the Macon County Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (76.7%), Hispanic (17.5%), African American (2.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 97.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Macon County Schools District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Union Academy is 11.5, which is the lowest among 3 high schools in the Macon County Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Union Academy employs 8.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Union Academy is $11,469, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Macon County Schools District!

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Union Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Union Academy 755^th of 784 North Carolina public middle schools. (See Union Academy in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Male students:

SchoolDigger ranks Union Academy 606^th of 626 North Carolina public high schools. (See Union Academy in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

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Macon County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Macon County Schools 111^th of 243 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Union Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Union Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2011	20.58	562^nd	648	13.3%
2012	8.81	617^th	662	6.8%
2013	7.38	639^th	673	5.1%
2015	13.38	618^th	705	12.3%
2016	14.57	601^st	692	13.2%
2017	6.58	660^th	694	4.9%
2023	4.82	755^th	784	3.7%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Union Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	3.49	731^st	747	2.1%

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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Union Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2011	6.29	465^th	506	8.1%
2012	14.52	440^th	502	12.4%
2013	5.32	490^th	505	3.0%
2015	3.23	496^th	531	6.6%
2016	1.36	492^nd	507	3.0%
2017	1.74	465^th	476	2.3%
2018	1.94	459^th	469	2.1%
2019	4.63	481^st	514	6.4%
2021	11.05	553^rd	594	6.9%
2022	6.21	600^th	621	3.4%
2023	4.36	606^th	626	3.2%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Union Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	2.21	423^rd	424	0.2%
2019	7.08	431^st	446	3.4%
2021	18.60	376^th	432	13.0%
2022	15.85	504^th	544	7.4%
2023	11.20	570^th	597	4.5%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Union Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	0.97	444^th	449	1.1%
2019	1.30	472^nd	475	0.6%
2022	6.34	576^th	594	3.0%
2023	2.83	583^rd	588	0.9%

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Rank History for high school Disabled students at Union Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	18.01	332^nd	349	4.9%
2019	17.03	344^th	364	5.5%
2021	20.08	309^th	334	7.5%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Union Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	3.14	454^th	463	1.9%
2019	6.04	466^th	488	4.5%
2021	10.08	459^th	481	4.6%
2022	7.38	567^th	585	3.1%
2023	7.23	577^th	602	4.2%

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Rank History for high school White students at Union Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	0.15	424^th	427	0.7%
2019	0.93	435^th	444	2.0%
2021	2.04	435^th	439	0.9%
2022	2.25	527^th	534	1.3%

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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Union Academy

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	57	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	61
2011	48	0	3	0	0	5	56
2012	55	0	3	1	0	5	64
2013	49	0	4	1	0	1	55
2015	91	0	15	1	1	6	114
2016	105	3	12	0	0	2	122
2017	103	3	16	1	0	3	126
2018	96	1	7	0	0	1	105
2019	84	1	11	0	0	3	99
2020	62	0	14	0	0	6	82
2021	54	0	12	0	0	4	70
2022	97	2	18	0	0	6	123
2023	79	3	18	1	0	2	103

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Union Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	61	9.3	6.5	95.1
2011	56	9.7	5.7	83.9
2012	64	9.7	6.5	87.5
2013	55	9.7	5.6	94.5
2015	114	10.0	11.4	87.7
2016	122	11.0	11.0	99.2
2017	126	9.0	14.0	97.6
2018	105	8.6	12.1	97.1
2019	99	8.5	11.5	97
2020	82	8.0	10.2	96.3
2021	70	8.0	8.7	95.7
2022	123	8.3	14.6	93.5
2023	103	8.9	11.5	97.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Union Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	61	9.3	6.5	95.1
2011	56	9.7	5.7	83.9
2012	64	9.7	6.5	87.5
2013	55	9.7	5.6	94.5
2015	114	10.0	11.4	87.7
2016	122	11.0	11.0	99.2
2017	126	9.0	14.0	97.6
2018	105	8.6	12.1	97.1
2019	99	8.5	11.5	97
2020	82	8.0	10.2	96.3
2021	70	8.0	8.7	95.7
2022	123	8.3	14.6	93.5
2023	103	8.9	11.5	97.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Union Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$453 (3.9%)	$11,015 (96.0%)	$11,469

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Union Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 481^st of 514 High schools	Ranks 606^th of 626 High schools	3.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Union Academy)	13.5	5.7	7.8%
End of Course Biology (Macon County Schools)	52.9	54.2	1.3%
End of Course Biology (North Carolina)	59.6	54.1	5.5%
End of Course English II (Union Academy)	21.2	26.3	5.1%
End of Course English II (Macon County Schools)	60.7	55.1	5.6%
End of Course English II (North Carolina)	59.7	58.5	1.2%
End of Course Math I (Union Academy)	12	7.3	4.7%
End of Course Math I (Macon County Schools)	63	44.5	18.5%
End of Course Math I (North Carolina)	41.2	32.9	8.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	99	103	4%
African American	1	3	200%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	11	18	63.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	84	79	6%
Two or More Races	3	2	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	97%	97.1%	0.1%

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				EOC Biology (2023)	EOC English II (2023)	EOC Math I (2023)	EOC Math III (2023)	EOG Mathematics (2023)		EOG Reading (2023)		EOG Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOC Biology End of Course	EOC English II End of Course	EOC Math I End of Course	EOC Math III End of Course	EOG Mathematics 7th Grade	EOG Mathematics 8th Grade	EOG Reading 7th Grade	EOG Reading 8th Grade	EOG Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Union Academy	Public	7-12	158 Union School Rd	Franklin	28734	Macon County	Macon County Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(828) 369-1277	103	9	11.5	97.1%	79 (76.7%)	3 (2.9%)	18 (17.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.9%)	4.4	606^th of 626 public high schools	3.2%		6.2	600^th of 621 public high schools	3.4%	6	5.7	26.3				7.1		14.3	42.9	$11,469	$453	$11,015
Macon Early College High School	Public	9-13	77 Siler Farm Road	Franklin	28734	Macon County	Macon County Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(828) 524-2002	115	4	28.7	48.7%	76 (66.1%)	1 (0.9%)	32 (27.8%)	4 (3.5%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	84.2	109^th of 626 public high schools	82.6%		92.8	48^th of 621 public high schools	92.3%	61	83.3	87.1	59.1	79.2						$5,764	$103	$5,661
Franklin High	Public	9-12	100 Panther Drive	Franklin	28734	Macon County	Macon County Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(828) 524-6467	1,005	60	16.6	51.4%	733 (72.9%)	7 (0.7%)	223 (22.2%)	9 (0.9%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	30 (3.0%)	53	271^st of 626 public high schools	56.7%		63.6	210^th of 621 public high schools	66.2%	61	58.4	53.7	36.9	76.4						$9,457	$662	$8,795
Blue Ridge Early College	Public	7-13	95 Bobcat Dr	Cashiers	28717	Jackson County	Jackson County Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(828) 743-2646	132	13	10.5	74.2%	80 (60.6%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (36.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.0%)	32.3	413^th of 626 public high schools	34.0%		33.7	407^th of 621 public high schools	34.5%	6	54.2	50.0	35.0	26.1	15.8	25.0	31.6	41.7	66.7	$11,670	$875	$10,794
Jackson County Early College	Public	9-13	404 College Drive	Sylva	28779	Jackson County	Jackson County Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(828) 339-4499	101	4	25.2	41.6%	67 (66.3%)	1 (1.0%)	14 (13.9%)	5 (5.0%)	6 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (7.9%)	90.3	64^th of 626 public high schools	89.8%		89.9	77^th of 621 public high schools	87.6%	13	77.4	87.0	94.4	92.6						$7,254	$111	$7,144
Smoky Mountain High School	Public	9-12	100 Smoky Mountain Drive	Sylva	28779	Jackson County	Jackson County Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(828) 586-2177	899	54	16.5	54.2%	633 (70.4%)	11 (1.2%)	161 (17.9%)	11 (1.2%)	48 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (3.9%)	37.2	378^th of 626 public high schools	39.6%		48.9	296^th of 621 public high schools	52.3%	82	51.7	50.7	44.1	36.7						$11,017	$880	$10,137

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