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7.1avg / 10

Union Public School Dist School District

School District · Union, Mississippi

Students: 931
Teachers (FTE): 78

Avg Rating

7.1

out of 10

Schools

3

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

931

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.9:1

How this district compares

Mississippi rank

#19 of 138

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.8

above Mississippi avg

Per-pupil spending

$11,640

$972 vs Mississippi median

District size

931 students

Smaller than Mississippi median

The short answer

Union Public School Dist ranks #19 of 138 Mississippi districts by overall school rating. Union Public School Dist's schools with real test data average 7.1/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Union High School (8.3/10), Union Middle School (6.9/10), and Union Elementary School (6.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Union High School

STAAR proficiency rose +19.9 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Union Public School Dist schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Union Public School Dist

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Union High School8.3 / 10
2Union Middle School6.9 / 10
3Union Elementary School6.2 / 10

See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Union Public School Dist

Union Public School Dist is a Union, Mississippi school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 931 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.9:1. District-level spending was $11,640 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 7.1/10, Union Public School Dist is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Union High School, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.

In standardized testing, Union Public School Dist students show an average math proficiency of 67.4% and ELA proficiency of 54.9%.

The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Union Public School Dist, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency67.4%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency54.9%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Union Public School Dist with test data.

Schools in Union Public School Dist

3 schools

District Details

State
Mississippi
City
Union
Total Enrollment
931
Teachers (FTE)
78
District spending per student
$11,640NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
28.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Union Public School Dist?

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

What is the average rating for Union Public School Dist?

The average composite rating for Union Public School Dist is 7.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Union Public School Dist?

Union Public School Dist's district-level spending was $11,640 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Union Public School Dist?

The average student-teacher ratio in Union Public School Dist is 11.9:1.

What is the top-rated school in Union Public School Dist?

Union High School is the highest-rated school in Union Public School Dist with a composite score of 8.3/10.

What are the test scores in Union Public School Dist?

Across schools in Union Public School Dist with test data, the average math proficiency is 67.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 54.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Union Public School Dist compare to other districts in Mississippi?

Union Public School Dist has an average school rating of 7.1/10 across 3 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
7.1/10
Math Proficiency
67.4%
ELA Proficiency
54.9%

How we rate schools

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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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