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#1465 of 2,648 schools in NC
Union High
High School · Sampson County Schools · Rose Hill, NC
A Sampson County Schools high school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1189 Kader Merritt Road, Rose Hill, NC 28458
- Math 22% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 45% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 67.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Union High score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 33% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (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 28 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Union High 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,360/100K
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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
$37,128
Median home value
$114,600
Median rent
$701/mo
College educated
15.3%
Homeownership
60.7%
Poverty rate
20.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28458; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 in Sampson County Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobbton HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | Not available | 490 | Compare → |
| Lakewood HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 9–12 | Not available | 481 | Compare → |
| Midway HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 9–12 | Not available | 758 | 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.
Sampson County Schools
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #11 of 18
- District spending per student
- $12,239NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Union High is listed in Sampson County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Union High
Union High is a public high school in Rose Hill, NC, part of Sampson County Schools, serving approximately 484 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,465 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Union High
What grades does Union High serve?
Union High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Union High?
Union High has an enrollment of approximately 484 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union High?
The student-teacher ratio at Union High is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Union High rank in NC?
Union High ranks #1,465 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Union High's MySchoolScout rating?
Union High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Union High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Union High has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Union High a charter school?
No, Union High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Union High a Title I school?
No, Union High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Union High?
99.4% of students at Union High 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 484
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Sampson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.0%
- Phone
- (910) 532-6300
- 4-Year Graduation
- 67.0%
- Area population (ZIP 28458)
- 5,768
- Area average commute
- 27.2 min
- Area median age
- 39
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 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 28458; 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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