Excellent
#129 of 863 schools in MS
Top 15% in state
West Union Attendance Center
School · Union Co School Dist · Myrtle, MS
An Union Co School Dist school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1610 ST HWY 30 WEST, Myrtle, MS 38650
- Math 84% vs MS 55% (2025)
- Reading 76% vs MS 48% (2025)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at West Union Attendance Center score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 21 points since 2020, reaching 80% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 46 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where West Union Attendance Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average582/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,794
Median home value
$181,100
Median rent
$748/mo
College educated
13.6%
Homeownership
72.2%
Poverty rate
12.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38650; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 in UNION CO SCHOOL DIST
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Union Attendance CenterEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–12 | Not available | 986 | Compare → |
| Ingomar Attendance CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–12 | Not available | 668 | Compare → |
| Myrtle Attendance CenterEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–12 | Not available | 707 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Union Co School Dist
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $10,322NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Union Attendance Center is listed in UNION CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Union Attendance Center
West Union Attendance Center is a public school in Myrtle, MS, part of Union Co School Dist, serving approximately 686 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #129 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Union Attendance Center
What grades does West Union Attendance Center serve?
West Union Attendance Center serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend West Union Attendance Center?
West Union Attendance Center has an enrollment of approximately 686 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Union Attendance Center?
The student-teacher ratio at West Union Attendance Center is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Union Attendance Center rank in MS?
West Union Attendance Center ranks #129 of 863 schools in MS.
What is West Union Attendance Center's MySchoolScout rating?
West Union Attendance Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at West Union Attendance Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Union Attendance Center has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is West Union Attendance Center a charter school?
No, West Union Attendance Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Union Attendance Center a Title I school?
No, West Union Attendance Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Union Attendance Center?
50.1% of students at West Union Attendance Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 686
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Union County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.6%
- Phone
- (662) 534-6745
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 38650)
- 5,072
- Area average commute
- 22.5 min
- Area median age
- 35.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 38650; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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