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Union County

Indiana · Public K-12

Union County, Indiana comes in at 4 public K-12 schools on the latest counts, totaling roughly 1,278 students, with a county median household income near $76,424. The level mix is 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.

7-year change in Union County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,278
-80 (-6%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
95%
was 95%
% Hispanic
1%
was 1%
% Black
1%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
4
1 districts
Enrollment
1,278
NCES CCD
Median income
$76,424
Above Indiana avg
Free/reduced lunch
51.2%
Above Indiana avg
Elementary
2
654 students
Middle
1
287 students
High
1
337 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Union Co/Clg Corner Joint Sch Dist
1,278 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
White
95%
Hispanic
3%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
95%
Hispanic
1%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
18.4%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.3%
civilian labor
Median age
44
20.7% under 18

Test scores in Union County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Indiana state average: 39.2%.

See all 3 schools in Union County ranked by score →

All schools (4)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Liberty Elementary SchoolLibertyElementaryKG-05367·
Union County High SchoolLibertyHigh09-12337·
College Corner Union Elem SchoolCollege CornerElementaryKG-05287·
Union County Middle SchoolLibertyMiddle06-08287·

Cities in Union County

Liberty3 schoolsCollege Corner1 school

About Union County

Union County is a small county of about 6,985 residents in Indiana. Its public-school system serves approximately 1,278 students across 4 schools.

Zooming out, census numbers show the median household earns about $76,424 a year, roughly 18% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 7%. That income level is 9% meaningfully above the Indiana median.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Union County is made up of 2 elementary schools (654 students), 1 middle school (287), and 1 high school (337).

Union Co/Clg Corner Joint Sch Dist dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 1,278 students on its own.

Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment shrank 6%: 1,358 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,278 in SY 2024-25.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Union County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Union County?
Union County, Indiana has 4 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,278 students.
How many high schools are in Union County?
Union County, Indiana has 1 public high school, serving approximately 337 students.
How many middle schools are in Union County?
Union County, Indiana has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 287 students.
How many elementary schools are in Union County?
Union County, Indiana has 2 public elementary schools, serving approximately 654 students.
What is the largest school district in Union County?
Union Co/Clg Corner Joint Sch Dist is the largest school district in Union County, serving approximately 1,278 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Union County?
Union County has roughly 6,985 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Union County?
Median household income in Union County is $76,424, above the Indiana average of $70,257. About 7.2% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Union County?
Approximately 18.4% of adults 25 and older in Union County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Union County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 51.2% of students in Union County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Indiana county average of 48.4%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Union County schools?
Across Union County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.2 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data