Union County Schools & Education
Union County, Pennsylvania
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
85/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
94.1%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
94.1%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 90.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,068
National avg $13,239
State avg $10,336
School Score
85/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 72/100
State Score Position
#12
of 67 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Union County
Measured School Summary
Union County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 85/100 and a graduation rate of 94.1%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
Union County spends $10,068 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 18% above the Pennsylvania average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 3% lower 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
10 public schools and 4 districts 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
85/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #12 of 67 Pennsylvania counties with school score data.
Completion
94.1%
3.8 pts above the state average
Funding context
$10,068
$268 below the state average
School coverage
10
4 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Union County has 10 public schools across 4 districts, 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.
Higher-signal county
Union County screens well on the measured county-level school signal. The next check is whether that strength is broad across districts or concentrated in a few school pathways.
State position
#12
of 67 Pennsylvania 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.
Lewisburg Area SD
Elementary to high school visible
1,860 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Mifflinburg Area SD
Elementary to high school visible
1,676 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Milton Area SD
Elementary school only in this slice
323 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
SUN Area Technical Institute
High school only in this slice
71 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Lewisburg Area SD is the largest listed district slice, with 4 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?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Union County district systems?
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, Pennsylvania
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 Schools with Big Impact
Union County's educational landscape features 10 public schools serving 3,930 students across four districts. This includes five elementary schools, two middle schools, and three high schools, providing a balanced developmental track.
Spotlight on Lewisburg and Milton
Milton Area SD and Lewisburg Area SD lead the county in enrollment, serving roughly 1,900 students each. There are no charter schools in the county, ensuring that traditional public districts remain the central hub for student life.
A Distinct Town-Centered Campus Feel
Unlike its more rural neighbors, Union County features nine schools in town locales, giving it a more walkable, community-integrated feel. Lewisburg HS is the largest school with 610 students, yet the average school size remains modest at 393.
School Overview
Total Schools
10
in Union County
Reported Enrollment
3,930
10 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Union County
Milton Area SD
Lewisburg Area SD
Mifflinburg Area SD
SUN Area Technical Institute
10 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 10 of 10 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewisburg HS | Record | Lewisburg Area SD | Lewisburg, 17837Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 610 |
| Kelly El Sch | Record | Lewisburg Area SD | Lewisburg, 17837Town: Distant | PK–3 | Primary | 548 |
| Mifflinburg Area SHS | Record | Mifflinburg Area SD | Mifflinburg, 17844Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 493 |
| Donald H Eichhorn MS | Record | Lewisburg Area SD | Lewisburg, 17837Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 413 |
| Mifflinburg Area MS | Record | Mifflinburg Area SD | Mifflinburg, 17844Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 402 |
| Mifflinburg Area Intrmd Sch | Record | Mifflinburg Area SD | Mifflinburg, 17844Town: Distant | 3–5 | Primary | 393 |
| Mifflinburg El Sch | Record | Mifflinburg Area SD | Mifflinburg, 17844Town: Distant | KG–2 | Primary | 388 |
| White Deer El Sch | Record | Milton Area SD | New Columbia, 17856Town: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 323 |
| Linntown El Sch | Record | Lewisburg Area SD | Lewisburg, 17837Town: Distant | 4–5 | Primary | 289 |
| SUN Area Technical Institute | Record | SUN Area Technical Institute | New Berlin, 17855Rural: Distant | 9–12 | Vocational | 71 |
Mifflinburg Area Intrmd Sch
Mifflinburg Area SD
Mifflinburg, 17844 / Town: Distant
Mifflinburg El Sch
Mifflinburg Area SD
Mifflinburg, 17844 / Town: Distant
SUN Area Technical Institute
SUN Area Technical Institute
New Berlin, 17855 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$10,068
State avg $10,336
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Schools in Union County, Pennsylvania — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Union County, Pennsylvania?
Union County's educational landscape features 10 public schools serving 3,930 students across four districts. This includes five elementary schools, two middle schools, and three high schools, providing a balanced developmental track.
What are the major school districts in Union County, Pennsylvania?
Milton Area SD and Lewisburg Area SD lead the county in enrollment, serving roughly 1,900 students each. There are no charter schools in the county, ensuring that traditional public districts remain the central hub for student life.
What is the school experience like in Union County?
Unlike its more rural neighbors, Union County features nine schools in town locales, giving it a more walkable, community-integrated feel. Lewisburg HS is the largest school with 610 students, yet the average school size remains modest at 393.
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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.