Total enrollment
2,309
-13 (-1%) vs SY 2020-21
Union County
Florida · Public K-12
Union County is one of Florida's public-school counties, with 6 schools serving about 2,309 students (1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high). Median household income in the county is roughly $64,146.
4-year change in Union County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Union County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Florida | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 59.3% | #17 of 63 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 2,309 | #58 of 65 | #2,079 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 3 | #65 of 65 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.3:1 | #6 of 65 | #1,874 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 47.1% | #40 of 65 | #1,776 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 39.3% | #58 of 64 | #1,504 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Residents
15,701
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
6
1 districts
Enrollment
2,309
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$64,146
Below Florida avg
Free/reduced lunch
47.1%
Below Florida avg
Elementary
1
951 students
Middle
1
752 students
High
2
606 students
Combined / other
2
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
UNION
2,309 students · 1 district in Union County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Union County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
11.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
15.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.8%
civilian labor
Median age
40
21.7% under 18
Test scores in Union County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Florida state average: 57.1%.
Top 3 schools (ELA)
- LAKE BUTLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL· 59.6%
- UNION COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL· 54.3%
- LAKE BUTLER MIDDLE SCHOOL· 50.6%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAKE BUTLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Lake Butler | Elementary | PK-04 | 951 | · |
| LAKE BUTLER MIDDLE SCHOOL | Lake Butler | Middle | 05-08 | 752 | · |
| UNION COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL | Lake Butler | High | 09-12 | 606 | · |
| UNION COUNTY VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM | Lake Butler | Combined | KG-12 | 0 | · |
| UNION VIRTUAL FRANCHISE | Lake Butler | High | 06-12 | 0 | · |
| UNION VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM (DISTRICT PROVIDED) | Lake Butler | Combined | KG-12 | 0 | · |
Cities in Union County
About Union County
In Florida, Union County is a thinly populated county of about 15,701 residents. 6 public schools across the county enrolls about 2,309 students between them.
For perspective, census numbers show median household income runs near $64,146, about 11% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate is around 16%. That income level is 6% lower than the Florida median.
For a sense of the school types, Union County spans 1 elementary school (951 students), 1 middle school (752), 2 high schools (606), and 2 combined or other schools.
UNION dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 2,309 students on its own.
Looking at the last 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 2,309 students, remained close to its prior level from the 2,322 reported in SY 2020-21.
On this page, the community for Union County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data