Union 01 School District
School District · Union, South Carolina
Avg Rating
4.6
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,526
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Avg Rating
4.6
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,526
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Evaluating Union 01?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Union 01 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.
Monarch Elementary
Union · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Union County High
Union · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Buffalo Elementary
Buffalo · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
South Carolina rank
#75 of 77
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.6
below South Carolina avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,526
$1,805 vs South Carolina median
District size
3,658 students
Smaller than South Carolina median
The short answer
Union 01 ranks #75 of 77 South Carolina districts by overall school rating. Union 01's schools with real test data average 4.6/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Monarch Elementary (6.3/10), Union County High (5.7/10), and Buffalo Elementary (4.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Union 01
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monarch Elementary | 6.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Union County High | 5.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Buffalo Elementary | 4.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Sims Middle | 4.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Jonesville Elementary Middle | 3.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Foster Park Elementary | 3.4 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Union 01
Union 01 is a Union, South Carolina school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 3,658 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.2:1. The district invests $12,526 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.6/10, Union 01 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Monarch Elementary, which has a composite score of 6.3/10.
In standardized testing, Union 01 students show an average math proficiency of 46.5% and ELA proficiency of 47.8%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Union 01, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Union 01 with test data.
Schools in Union 01
6 schools Elementary Schools 4
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- South Carolina
- City
- Union
- Total Enrollment
- 3,658
- Teachers (FTE)
- 277
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Union 01?
Union 01 has 6 schools in total — 4 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 01?
The average composite rating for Union 01 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 01?
Union 01 spends $12,526 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Union 01?
The average student-teacher ratio in Union 01 is 13.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Union 01?
Monarch Elementary is the highest-rated school in Union 01 with a composite score of 6.3/10.
What are the test scores in Union 01?
Across schools in Union 01 with test data, the average math proficiency is 46.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 47.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Union 01 compare to other districts in South Carolina?
Union 01 has an average school rating of 4.6/10 across 6 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in South Carolina 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
- 46.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 47.8%
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- Aiken 01 (41)
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- Sumter 01 (25)
- Florence 01 (24)
- Pickens 01 (24)
- Lancaster 01 (23)
- Lexington 05 (23)
- York 04 (20)
- Anderson 05 (19)
- Darlington 01 (19)
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- Kershaw 01 (17)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, South Carolina 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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