Union County Public Schools
Union County, North Carolina
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
57
public schools
Total Enrollment
45,622
students
School Districts
6
districts
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.
Union County has 6 district entries. Union County Public Schools is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 52 schools.
School records are spread across 9 listed communities. Monroe has the most listed schools, with 25 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 31 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
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
6 School Districts in Union County
Union County Public Schools
Union Academy Charter School
Union Preparatory Academy at Indian Trai
Union Day School
Apprentice Academy HS of NC
Monroe Charter Academy
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 dataLevel
Showing 20 of 57 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Academy | Profile | Union Academy Charter School | Monroe, 28110Suburb: Large | KG–12 | Charter | 2,129 |
| Marvin Ridge High | Profile | Union County Public Schools | Waxhaw, 28173Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,074 |
| Cuthbertson High | Profile | Union County Public Schools | Waxhaw, 28173Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,938 |
| Weddington High | Profile | Union County Public Schools | Matthews, 28104Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,836 |
| Porter Ridge High School | Profile | Union County Public Schools | Indian Trail, 28079Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,754 |
| Weddington Middle | Profile | Union County Public Schools | Matthews, 28104Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 1,450 |
| Sun Valley High | Profile | Union County Public Schools | Monroe, 28110Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,442 |
| Marvin Ridge Middle | Profile | Union County Public Schools | Waxhaw, 28173Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 1,358 |
| Cuthbertson Middle | Profile | Union County Public Schools | Waxhaw, 28173Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 1,344 |
| Porter Ridge Middle School | Profile | Union County Public Schools | Indian Trail, 28079Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 1,291 |
| Piedmont High | Profile | Union County Public Schools | Monroe, 28110Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,265 |
| Parkwood High | Profile | Union County Public Schools | Monroe, 28112Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,061 |
| Union Prep Academy at Indian Trail | Profile | Union Preparatory Academy at Indian Trai | Indian Trail, 28079Suburb: Large | KG–9 | Charter | 1,060 |
| Monroe High | Profile | Union County Public Schools | Monroe, 28112Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,041 |
| Kensington Elementary | Profile | Union County Public Schools | Waxhaw, 28173Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 1,032 |
| Sun Valley Middle | Profile | Union County Public Schools | Indian Trail, 28079Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 991 |
| Piedmont Middle | Profile | Union County Public Schools | Monroe, 28110Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 968 |
| Monroe Middle | Profile | Union County Public Schools | Monroe, 28112Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 955 |
| Forest Hills High | Listed only | Union County Public Schools | Marshville, 28103Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 873 |
| Antioch Elementary | Listed only | Union County Public Schools | Matthews, 28104Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 862 |
Union Academy
Union Academy Charter School
Monroe, 28110 / Suburb: Large
Marvin Ridge High
Union County Public Schools
Waxhaw, 28173 / Suburb: Large
Cuthbertson High
Union County Public Schools
Waxhaw, 28173 / Rural: Fringe
Weddington High
Union County Public Schools
Matthews, 28104 / Suburb: Large
Porter Ridge High School
Union County Public Schools
Indian Trail, 28079 / Rural: Fringe
Weddington Middle
Union County Public Schools
Matthews, 28104 / Suburb: Large
Sun Valley High
Union County Public Schools
Monroe, 28110 / Suburb: Large
Marvin Ridge Middle
Union County Public Schools
Waxhaw, 28173 / Suburb: Large
Cuthbertson Middle
Union County Public Schools
Waxhaw, 28173 / Rural: Fringe
Porter Ridge Middle School
Union County Public Schools
Indian Trail, 28079 / Rural: Fringe
Piedmont High
Union County Public Schools
Monroe, 28110 / Rural: Fringe
Parkwood High
Union County Public Schools
Monroe, 28112 / Rural: Fringe
Union Prep Academy at Indian Trail
Union Preparatory Academy at Indian Trai
Indian Trail, 28079 / Suburb: Large
Monroe High
Union County Public Schools
Monroe, 28112 / Suburb: Large
Kensington Elementary
Union County Public Schools
Waxhaw, 28173 / Suburb: Large
Sun Valley Middle
Union County Public Schools
Indian Trail, 28079 / Suburb: Large
Piedmont Middle
Union County Public Schools
Monroe, 28110 / Rural: Fringe
Monroe Middle
Union County Public Schools
Monroe, 28112 / Suburb: Large
Forest Hills High
Union County Public Schools
Marshville, 28103 / Rural: Fringe
Antioch Elementary
Union County Public Schools
Matthews, 28104 / Suburb: Large
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.
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.