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Union County Public Schools

Union County, North Carolina

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

57

public schools

Total Enrollment

45,622

students

School Districts

6

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Union County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for North Carolina; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Union County has 6 district entries. Union County Public Schools is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 52 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 9 listed communities. Monroe has the most listed schools, with 25 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 31 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 5 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 5 charter. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

18 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

57

in Union County

Reported Enrollment

45,622

57 schools reporting

School Districts

6

districts

Charter Schools

5

9% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary31
Middle9
High13
Other4

6 School Districts in Union County

Union County Public Schools

Guide
52 schools
41,497 students
Open district guide

Union Academy Charter School

1 school
2,129 students

Union Preparatory Academy at Indian Trai

1 school
1,060 students

Union Day School

1 school
552 students

Apprentice Academy HS of NC

1 school
249 students

Monroe Charter Academy

1 school
135 students

57 Public Schools in Union County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 18 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 57 matching schools

Union Academy

Union Academy Charter School

Monroe, 28110 / Suburb: Large

ProfileKG–12Charter2,129 students

Marvin Ridge High

Union County Public Schools

Waxhaw, 28173 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,074 students

Cuthbertson High

Union County Public Schools

Waxhaw, 28173 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,938 students

Weddington High

Union County Public Schools

Matthews, 28104 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,836 students

Porter Ridge High School

Union County Public Schools

Indian Trail, 28079 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,754 students

Weddington Middle

Union County Public Schools

Matthews, 28104 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,450 students

Sun Valley High

Union County Public Schools

Monroe, 28110 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,442 students

Marvin Ridge Middle

Union County Public Schools

Waxhaw, 28173 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,358 students

Cuthbertson Middle

Union County Public Schools

Waxhaw, 28173 / Rural: Fringe

Profile6–8Middle1,344 students

Porter Ridge Middle School

Union County Public Schools

Indian Trail, 28079 / Rural: Fringe

Profile6–8Middle1,291 students

Piedmont High

Union County Public Schools

Monroe, 28110 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,265 students

Parkwood High

Union County Public Schools

Monroe, 28112 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,061 students

Union Prep Academy at Indian Trail

Union Preparatory Academy at Indian Trai

Indian Trail, 28079 / Suburb: Large

ProfileKG–9Charter1,060 students

Monroe High

Union County Public Schools

Monroe, 28112 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,041 students

Kensington Elementary

Union County Public Schools

Waxhaw, 28173 / Suburb: Large

ProfilePK–5Primary1,032 students

Sun Valley Middle

Union County Public Schools

Indian Trail, 28079 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle991 students

Piedmont Middle

Union County Public Schools

Monroe, 28110 / Rural: Fringe

Profile6–8Middle968 students

Monroe Middle

Union County Public Schools

Monroe, 28112 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle955 students

Forest Hills High

Union County Public Schools

Marshville, 28103 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12High873 students

Antioch Elementary

Union County Public Schools

Matthews, 28104 / Suburb: Large

RecordPK–5Primary862 students
Citeable records

Every public school record in Union County

Each school below has a stable directory anchor, so listed-only schools can still be referenced from this county page. Profile links open deeper generated pages when available; directory anchors keep every NCES school record findable without creating thin standalone pages.

Directory records

57

Showing here

57

Profile pages

18

Primary schools

31

  • Monroe Charter Academy

    Monroe Charter Academy

    Record
    Grades
    KG–6
    Location
    Monroe, 28110
    Enrollment
    135 students

    Listed on this county directory

  • Antioch Elementary

    Union County Public Schools

    Record
    Grades
    PK–5
    Location
    Matthews, 28104
    Enrollment
    862 students

    Listed on this county directory

  • Benton Heights Elementary

    Union County Public Schools

    Record
    Grades
    PK–5
    Location
    Monroe, 28110
    Enrollment
    470 students

    Listed on this county directory

  • East Elementary

    Union County Public Schools

    Record
    Grades
    PK–5
    Location
    Monroe, 28112
    Enrollment
    385 students

    Listed on this county directory

  • Fairview Elementary

    Union County Public Schools

    Record
    Grades
    PK–5
    Location
    Monroe, 28110
    Enrollment
    416 students

    Listed on this county directory

  • Hemby Bridge Elementary

    Union County Public Schools

    Record
    Grades
    PK–5
    Location
    Indian Trail, 28079
    Enrollment
    450 students

    Listed on this county directory

  • Indian Trail Elementary

    Union County Public Schools

    Record
    Grades
    PK–5
    Location
    Indian Trail, 28079
    Enrollment
    576 students

    Listed on this county directory

  • Kensington Elementary

    Union County Public Schools

    Record
    Grades
    PK–5
    Location
    Waxhaw, 28173
    Enrollment
    1,032 students

  • Marshville Elementary

    Union County Public Schools

    Record
    Grades
    PK–5
    Location
    Marshville, 28103
    Enrollment
    418 students

    Listed on this county directory

  • Marvin Elementary

    Union County Public Schools

    Record
    Grades
    PK–5
    Location
    Marvin, 28173
    Enrollment
    751 students

    Listed on this county directory

  • New Salem Elementary

    Union County Public Schools

    Record
    Grades
    PK–5
    Location
    Marshville, 28103
    Enrollment
    241 students

    Listed on this county directory

  • New Town Elementary

    Union County Public Schools

    Record
    Grades
    PK–5
    Location
    Waxhaw, 28173
    Enrollment
    761 students

    Listed on this county directory

  • Poplin Elementary

    Union County Public Schools

    Record
    Grades
    PK–5
    Location
    Indian Trail, 28079
    Enrollment
    720 students

    Listed on this county directory

  • Porter Ridge Elementary

    Union County Public Schools

    Record
    Grades
    PK–5
    Location
    Indian Trail, 28079
    Enrollment
    664 students

    Listed on this county directory

  • Prospect Elementary

    Union County Public Schools

    Record
    Grades
    PK–5
    Location
    Monroe, 28112
    Enrollment
    346 students

    Listed on this county directory

  • Rea View Elementary

    Union County Public Schools

    Record
    Grades
    PK–5
    Location
    Waxhaw, 28173
    Enrollment
    607 students

    Listed on this county directory

  • Rock Rest Elementary

    Union County Public Schools

    Record
    Grades
    PK–5
    Location
    Monroe, 28112
    Enrollment
    441 students

    Listed on this county directory

  • Rocky River Elementary

    Union County Public Schools

    Record
    Grades
    PK–5
    Location
    Monroe, 28110
    Enrollment
    514 students

    Listed on this county directory

  • Sandy Ridge Elementary

    Union County Public Schools

    Record
    Grades
    PK–5
    Location
    Waxhaw, 28173
    Enrollment
    597 students

    Listed on this county directory

  • Sardis Elementary

    Union County Public Schools

    Record
    Grades
    PK–5
    Location
    Monroe, 28110
    Enrollment
    489 students

    Listed on this county directory

  • Shiloh Valley Elementary

    Union County Public Schools

    Record
    Grades
    3–5
    Location
    Monroe, 28110
    Enrollment
    598 students

    Listed on this county directory

  • Shiloh Valley Primary School

    Union County Public Schools

    Record
    Grades
    PK–2
    Location
    Monroe, 28110
    Enrollment
    560 students

    Listed on this county directory

  • Stallings Elementary

    Union County Public Schools

    Record
    Grades
    PK–5
    Location
    Stallings, 28104
    Enrollment
    722 students

    Listed on this county directory

  • Union Elementary

    Union County Public Schools

    Record
    Grades
    PK–5
    Location
    Wingate, 28174
    Enrollment
    274 students

    Listed on this county directory

  • Unionville Elementary

    Union County Public Schools

    Record
    Grades
    PK–5
    Location
    Monroe, 28110
    Enrollment
    632 students

    Listed on this county directory

  • Walter Bickett Elementary

    Union County Public Schools

    Record
    Grades
    PK–5
    Location
    Monroe, 28112
    Enrollment
    472 students

    Listed on this county directory

  • Waxhaw Elementary

    Union County Public Schools

    Record
    Grades
    PK–5
    Location
    Waxhaw, 28173
    Enrollment
    638 students

    Listed on this county directory

  • Weddington Elementary

    Union County Public Schools

    Record
    Grades
    PK–5
    Location
    Matthews, 28104
    Enrollment
    696 students

    Listed on this county directory

  • Wesley Chapel Elementary

    Union County Public Schools

    Record
    Grades
    PK–5
    Location
    Monroe, 28110
    Enrollment
    760 students

    Listed on this county directory

  • Western Union Elementary

    Union County Public Schools

    Record
    Grades
    PK–5
    Location
    Waxhaw, 28173
    Enrollment
    553 students

    Listed on this county directory

  • Wingate Elementary

    Union County Public Schools

    Record
    Grades
    PK–5
    Location
    Wingate, 28174
    Enrollment
    400 students

    Listed on this county directory

Middle schools

9
  • Cuthbertson Middle

    Union County Public Schools

    Record
    Grades
    6–8
    Location
    Waxhaw, 28173
    Enrollment
    1,344 students

  • East Union Middle

    Union County Public Schools

    Record
    Grades
    6–8
    Location
    Marshville, 28103
    Enrollment
    669 students

    Listed on this county directory

  • Marvin Ridge Middle

    Union County Public Schools

    Record
    Grades
    6–8
    Location
    Waxhaw, 28173
    Enrollment
    1,358 students
  • Monroe Middle

    Union County Public Schools

    Record
    Grades
    6–8
    Location
    Monroe, 28112
    Enrollment
    955 students

  • Parkwood Middle

    Union County Public Schools

    Record
    Grades
    6–8
    Location
    Monroe, 28112
    Enrollment
    828 students

    Listed on this county directory

  • Piedmont Middle

    Union County Public Schools

    Record
    Grades
    6–8
    Location
    Monroe, 28110
    Enrollment
    968 students
  • Porter Ridge Middle School

    Union County Public Schools

    Record
    Grades
    6–8
    Location
    Indian Trail, 28079
    Enrollment
    1,291 students
  • Sun Valley Middle

    Union County Public Schools

    Record
    Grades
    6–8
    Location
    Indian Trail, 28079
    Enrollment
    991 students
  • Weddington Middle

    Union County Public Schools

    Record
    Grades
    6–8
    Location
    Matthews, 28104
    Enrollment
    1,450 students

High schools

13

  • Apprentice Academy High School

    Apprentice Academy HS of NC

    Record
    Grades
    8–12
    Location
    Monroe, 28110
    Enrollment
    249 students

    Listed on this county directory

  • Central Academy of Technology and Arts

    Union County Public Schools

    Record
    Grades
    9–12
    Location
    Monroe, 28112
    Enrollment
    821 students

    Listed on this county directory

  • Cuthbertson High

    Union County Public Schools

    Record
    Grades
    9–12
    Location
    Waxhaw, 28173
    Enrollment
    1,938 students

  • Forest Hills High

    Union County Public Schools

    Record
    Grades
    9–12
    Location
    Marshville, 28103
    Enrollment
    873 students

    Listed on this county directory

  • Marvin Ridge High

    Union County Public Schools

    Record
    Grades
    9–12
    Location
    Waxhaw, 28173
    Enrollment
    2,074 students
  • Monroe High

    Union County Public Schools

    Record
    Grades
    9–12
    Location
    Monroe, 28112
    Enrollment
    1,041 students
  • Parkwood High

    Union County Public Schools

    Record
    Grades
    9–12
    Location
    Monroe, 28112
    Enrollment
    1,061 students
  • Piedmont High

    Union County Public Schools

    Record
    Grades
    9–12
    Location
    Monroe, 28110
    Enrollment
    1,265 students
  • Porter Ridge High School

    Union County Public Schools

    Record
    Grades
    9–12
    Location
    Indian Trail, 28079
    Enrollment
    1,754 students

  • South Providence

    Union County Public Schools

    Record
    Grades
    6–12
    Location
    Waxhaw, 28173
    Enrollment
    81 students

    Listed on this county directory

  • Sun Valley High

    Union County Public Schools

    Record
    Grades
    9–12
    Location
    Monroe, 28110
    Enrollment
    1,442 students

  • Union County Early College

    Union County Public Schools

    Record
    Grades
    9–UG
    Location
    Monroe, 28110
    Enrollment
    303 students

    Listed on this county directory

  • Weddington High

    Union County Public Schools

    Record
    Grades
    9–12
    Location
    Matthews, 28104
    Enrollment
    1,836 students

Other schools

4
  • Union Academy

    Union Academy Charter School

    Record
    Grades
    KG–12
    Location
    Monroe, 28110
    Enrollment
    2,129 students

  • Wolfe School

    Union County Public Schools

    Record
    Grades
    KG–12
    Location
    Monroe, 28112
    Enrollment
    109 students

    Listed on this county directory

  • Union Day School

    Union Day School

    Record
    Grades
    KG–10
    Location
    WEDDINGTON, 28104
    Enrollment
    552 students

    Listed on this county directory

  • Union Prep Academy at Indian Trail

    Union Preparatory Academy at Indian Trai

    Record
    Grades
    KG–9
    Location
    Indian Trail, 28079
    Enrollment
    1,060 students

Union County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Union County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in North Carolina. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Union County public school directory?

The directory lists 57 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Union County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Union County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Union County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 18 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Union County?

Start with the 6 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Union County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

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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.