Union County Schools & Education
Union County, Kentucky
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
70/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
97.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
97.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 93.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,172
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,894
School Score
70/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 57/100
State Score Position
#18
of 120 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Union County
Measured School Summary
Union County performs at an average level with a school score of 70/100 and a solid graduation rate of 97.0%.
Funding Context
At $7,172 per pupil, Union County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 23% above the Kentucky average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 4% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Union County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
8 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
70/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #18 of 120 Kentucky counties with school score data.
Completion
97.0%
3.2 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,172
$278 above the state average
School coverage
8
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Union County has 8 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Union County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Small-system county
Union County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#18
of 120 Kentucky counties with school score data. The county score is 13 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Union County
Elementary to high school visible
2,055 students
8 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Union County is the largest listed district slice, with 8 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Union County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Union County, Kentucky
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Small-Town Infrastructure for Two Thousand Students
Union County maintains a streamlined education infrastructure consisting of 8 public schools managed by a single district. The system supports 2,055 students across three elementary, one middle, and three high school campuses. One alternative school also serves the local population.
A Unified District Serving the Region
The Union County school district serves as the sole provider for the area, managing all 2,055 enrolled students. There are currently no charter schools in the county, meaning 100% of the public school population attends traditional district schools. This centralized structure ensures consistent resources across the 8-school network.
Rural Schools with an Intimate Feel
With seven out of eight schools located in rural settings, the educational environment feels personal and community-focused. The average school size is just 294 students, though sizes vary from Union County High with 630 students to Uniontown Elementary with 208. Only one school in the county is classified as being in a town locale.
School Overview
Total Schools
8
in Union County
Reported Enrollment
2,055
8 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Union County
Union County
8 Public Schools in Union County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 8 of 8 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union County High School | Record | Union County | Morganfield, 42437Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 630 |
| Union County Middle School | Record | Union County | Morganfield, 42437Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 437 |
| Sturgis Elementary School | Record | Union County | Sturgis, 42459Rural: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 369 |
| Morganfield Elementary School | Record | Union County | Morganfield, 42437Town: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 307 |
| Uniontown Elementary School | Record | Union County | Uniontown, 42461Rural: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 208 |
| Union County Preschool and Headstart | Record | Union County | Morganfield, 42437Rural: Distant | PK | Other | 90 |
| Union County Learning Academy | Record | Union County | Morganfield, 42437Rural: Distant | 6–12 | Alternative | 14 |
| Union County Area Vocational Ed Center | Record | Union County | Morganfield, 42437Rural: Distant | 9–12 | Vocational | 0 |
Union County Middle School
Union County
Morganfield, 42437 / Rural: Distant
Morganfield Elementary School
Union County
Morganfield, 42437 / Town: Distant
Uniontown Elementary School
Union County
Uniontown, 42461 / Rural: Distant
Union County Preschool and Headstart
Union County
Morganfield, 42437 / Rural: Distant
Union County Learning Academy
Union County
Morganfield, 42437 / Rural: Distant
Union County Area Vocational Ed Center
Union County
Morganfield, 42437 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,172
State avg $6,894
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Schools in Union County, Kentucky — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Union County, Kentucky?
Union County maintains a streamlined education infrastructure consisting of 8 public schools managed by a single district. The system supports 2,055 students across three elementary, one middle, and three high school campuses. One alternative school also serves the local population.
What are the major school districts in Union County, Kentucky?
The Union County school district serves as the sole provider for the area, managing all 2,055 enrolled students. There are currently no charter schools in the county, meaning 100% of the public school population attends traditional district schools. This centralized structure ensures consistent resources across the 8-school network.
What is the school experience like in Union County?
With seven out of eight schools located in rural settings, the educational environment feels personal and community-focused. The average school size is just 294 students, though sizes vary from Union County High with 630 students to Uniontown Elementary with 208. Only one school in the county is classified as being in a town locale.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.