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4.6 avg / 10

Union County School District

School District · Morganfield, Kentucky

Students: 2,058
Teachers (FTE): 146
Estimated Scores: 17%

Avg Rating

4.6

out of 10

Schools

7

3 elem, 1 mid, 2 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,091

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.1:1

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Union County High School

6.2/10

Morganfield · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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Sturgis Elementary School

5.8/10

Sturgis · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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Uniontown Elementary School

4.4/10

Uniontown · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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How this district compares

Kentucky rank

#152 of 157

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.6

below Kentucky avg

Per-pupil spending

$15,091

+$1,105 vs Kentucky median

District size

2,058 students

Typical than Kentucky median

The short answer

Union County ranks #152 of 157 Kentucky districts by overall school rating. Union County's schools with real test data average 4.9/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Union County High School (6.2/10), Sturgis Elementary School (5.8/10), and Uniontown Elementary School (4.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Union County

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Union County High School 6.2 / 10
2 Sturgis Elementary School 5.8 / 10
3 Uniontown Elementary School 4.4 / 10
4 Union County Middle School 4.2 / 10
5 Morganfield Elementary School 3.8 / 10

See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Union County

Union County is a Morganfield, Kentucky school district serving 7 schools. The district educates 2,058 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.1:1. The district invests $15,091 per student annually.

With an average rating of 4.6/10, Union County demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Union County High School, which has a composite score of 6.2/10.

In standardized testing, Union County students show an average math proficiency of 37.0% and ELA proficiency of 45.0%.

The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Union County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 37.0%
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ELA Proficiency 45.0%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Union County with test data.

District Details

State
Kentucky
City
Morganfield
Total Enrollment
2,058
Teachers (FTE)
146
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Union County?

Union County has 7 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Union County?

The average composite rating for Union County is 4.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Union County?

Union County spends $15,091 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Union County?

The average student-teacher ratio in Union County is 14.1:1.

What is the top-rated school in Union County?

Union County High School is the highest-rated school in Union County with a composite score of 6.2/10.

What are the test scores in Union County?

Across schools in Union County with test data, the average math proficiency is 37.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 45.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Union County compare to other districts in Kentucky?

Union County has an average school rating of 4.6/10 across 7 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Kentucky by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
4.6/10
Math Proficiency
37.0%
ELA Proficiency
45.0%

Resources

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Kentucky Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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