Union Public School Dist School District
School District · Union, Mississippi
Avg Rating
7.6
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,640
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
Avg Rating
7.6
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,640
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
Evaluating Union Public School Dist?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Union Public 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.
Union Elementary School
Union · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Union Middle School
Union · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Union High School
Union · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Mississippi rank
#21 of 138
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.2
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 #21 of 138 Mississippi districts by overall school rating. Union Public School Dist's schools with real test data average 7.6/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Union Elementary School (7.9/10), Union Middle School (7.5/10), and Union High School (7.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
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.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Union Elementary School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Union Middle School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Union High School | 7.3 / 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. The district invests $11,640 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.6/10, Union Public School Dist is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Union Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.
In standardized testing, Union Public School Dist students show an average math proficiency of 68.2% and ELA proficiency of 55.0%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Union Public School Dist with test data.
Schools in Union Public School Dist
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Mississippi
- City
- Union
- Total Enrollment
- 931
- Teachers (FTE)
- 78
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data 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 7.6/10. 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 Public School Dist?
Union Public School Dist spends $11,640 per student per year.
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 Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Union Public School Dist with a composite score of 7.9/10.
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 68.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 55.0%. 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 7.6/10 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
- 7.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 68.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 55.0%
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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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