Union Co School Dist School District
School District · New Albany, Mississippi
Avg Rating
8.2
out of 10
Schools
4
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,322
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Avg Rating
8.2
out of 10
Schools
4
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,322
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Evaluating Union Co School Dist?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Union Co School Dist as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
East Union Attendance Center
Blue Springs · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Myrtle Attendance Center
Myrtle · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
West Union Attendance Center
Myrtle · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Mississippi rank
#5 of 138
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.8
above Mississippi avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,322
$2,290 vs Mississippi median
District size
3,047 students
Larger than Mississippi median
The short answer
Union Co School Dist ranks #5 of 138 Mississippi districts by overall school rating. Union Co School Dist's schools with real test data average 8.2/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are East Union Attendance Center (8.5/10), Myrtle Attendance Center (8.4/10), and West Union Attendance Center (8.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +19.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Union Co School Dist schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Union Co School Dist
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | East Union Attendance Center | 8.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Myrtle Attendance Center | 8.4 / 10 |
| 3 | West Union Attendance Center | 8.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Ingomar Attendance Center | 7.7 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Union Co School Dist
Union Co School Dist is a New Albany, Mississippi school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 3,047 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.8:1. The district invests $10,322 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.2/10, Union Co School Dist is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is East Union Attendance Center, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Union Co School Dist students show an average math proficiency of 67.5% and ELA proficiency of 60.4%.
District Map
Schools in Union Co School Dist, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Union Co School Dist with test data.
Schools in Union Co School Dist
4 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- Mississippi
- City
- New Albany
- Total Enrollment
- 3,047
- Teachers (FTE)
- 206
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Union Co School Dist?
Union Co School Dist has 4 schools in total. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Union Co School Dist?
The average composite rating for Union Co School Dist is 8.2/10. 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 Co School Dist?
Union Co School Dist spends $10,322 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Union Co School Dist?
The average student-teacher ratio in Union Co School Dist is 14.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Union Co School Dist?
East Union Attendance Center is the highest-rated school in Union Co School Dist with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in Union Co School Dist?
Across schools in Union Co School Dist with test data, the average math proficiency is 67.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 60.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Union Co School Dist compare to other districts in Mississippi?
Union Co School Dist has an average school rating of 8.2/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Mississippi 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
- 8.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 67.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 60.4%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mississippi 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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