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Union Public School District

417 S Decatur St
Union, MS 39365
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

Union Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 931 students in Union Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Union Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,038 Schools
# Students
931 Students
440,091 Students
# Teachers
78 Teachers
33,789 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Union Public School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 147 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MS)
#11 out of 148 school districts
(Top 10%)
68%
52%
52%
42%
70%
55%
(21-22)
≥95%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.42
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
5%
% Black
24%
47%
% White
72%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,483 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,205. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,892 is less than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MS)
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,483
$12,205
Spending / Student
$10,892
$12,074

Best Union Public School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Union High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
101 Forest Street
Union, MS 39365
(601) 774-8257
Gr: 9-12 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Union Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
101 Forest St
Union, MS 39365
(601) 774-8257
Gr: PK-4 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Union Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
115 James St
Union, MS 39365
(601) 774-5303
Gr: 5-8 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Union Public School District?
Union Public School District manages 3 public schools serving 931 students.
What is the rank of Union Public School District?
Union Public School District is ranked #12 out of 147 school districts in Mississippi (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Mississippi school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Union Public School District?
72% of Union Public School District students are White, 24% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Union Public School District?
Union Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What is Union Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,892 is less than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 931 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : ≥95% (Btm 50% in MS)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 68% (Top 10%)
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • : 70% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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