Union County Schools & Education
Union County, Mississippi
NCES + U.S. Census BureauSchool Score
15/100
Higher = better
Rating
Below Average
Graduation Rate
84.1%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
84.1%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 87.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,759
National avg $13,239
State avg $5,954
School Score
15/100
Higher = better
State avg 27/100
Student-Teacher Ratio
N/A
National avg 15.8 : 1
Free Lunch (Median)
N/A
National median 48.2%
State School Rank
#65
of 81 counties (1 = best)
Education Advisory: Union County
School Verdict
Union County faces educational challenges with a school score of 15/100 and a graduation rate of 84.1%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $5,759 per pupil, Union County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Attainment Context
Educational attainment data for Union County is not available.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 43% below the Mississippi average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 3.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 3% lower than the state norm.
Education Overview
About Schools in Union County, Mississippi
Large Attendance Centers Define the Landscape
Union County serves a large student population of 5,094 across nine public schools managed by two districts. The county is notable for its five 'attendance centers,' which typically house students across all grade levels on a single campus.
Navigating Graduation and Spending Benchmarks
The county maintains an 84.1% graduation rate and a school score of 47.7, both slightly trailing state averages. Per-pupil expenditure is $5,759, which is just below the Mississippi state average of $5,954.
Two Thriving Public School Districts
Union County is served by the Union County School District (2,980 students) and the New Albany Public Schools (2,114 students). No charter schools operate in the county, as these two traditional districts manage all public enrollment.
Robust Enrollment in Town and Rural Areas
Schools here are large, with an average enrollment of 728 students. New Albany Elementary is the county's largest school with 1,048 students, while East Union Attendance Center follows closely with 963 students.
Join a Community of Large, Active Schools
If you are looking for schools with significant resources and large student bodies, Union County offers several strong options. View local listings to find a home within the New Albany or Union County school districts today.
School Overview
Total Schools
9
in Union County
Total Enrollment
5,094
students
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
Student-Teacher Ratio
—
county average
Free Lunch (Median)
—
of students countywide
School Type Breakdown
2 School Districts in Union County
UNION CO SCHOOL DIST
NEW ALBANY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
9 Public Schools in Union County
| School Name | District | Grades | Type | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEW ALBANY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | NEW ALBANY PUBLIC SCHOOLS | PK–5 | Primary | 1,048 |
| EAST UNION ATTENDANCE CENTER | UNION CO SCHOOL DIST | PK–12 | Other | 963 |
| MYRTLE ATTENDANCE CENTER | UNION CO SCHOOL DIST | PK–12 | Other | 704 |
| WEST UNION ATTENDANCE CENTER | UNION CO SCHOOL DIST | PK–12 | Other | 659 |
| INGOMAR ATTENDANCE CENTER | UNION CO SCHOOL DIST | PK–12 | Other | 654 |
| NEW ALBANY HIGH SCHOOL | NEW ALBANY PUBLIC SCHOOLS | 9–12 | High | 584 |
| NEW ALBANY MIDDLE SCHOOL | NEW ALBANY PUBLIC SCHOOLS | 6–8 | Middle | 482 |
| SCHOOL OF CAREER AND TECHNICAL ED | NEW ALBANY PUBLIC SCHOOLS | 9–12 | Vocational | 0 |
| NEW ALBANY/S.TIPPAH/UNION CO. ALT | NEW ALBANY PUBLIC SCHOOLS | 1–12 | Alternative | 0 |
Educational Attainment
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,759
State avg $5,954
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Schools in Union County, Mississippi — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Union County, Mississippi?
Union County serves a large student population of 5,094 across nine public schools managed by two districts. The county is notable for its five 'attendance centers,' which typically house students across all grade levels on a single campus.
How do schools in Union County perform academically?
The county maintains an 84.1% graduation rate and a school score of 47.7, both slightly trailing state averages. Per-pupil expenditure is $5,759, which is just below the Mississippi state average of $5,954.
What are the major school districts in Union County, Mississippi?
Union County is served by the Union County School District (2,980 students) and the New Albany Public Schools (2,114 students). No charter schools operate in the county, as these two traditional districts manage all public enrollment.
What is the school experience like in Union County?
Schools here are large, with an average enrollment of 728 students. New Albany Elementary is the county's largest school with 1,048 students, while East Union Attendance Center follows closely with 963 students.
How can I find homes near good schools in Union County, Mississippi?
If you are looking for schools with significant resources and large student bodies, Union County offers several strong options. View local listings to find a home within the New Albany or Union County school districts today.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.