Total enrollment
7,565
+785 (+12%) vs SY 2017-18
7 schools in Union
Kentucky · Public K-12
Looking for a public school in Union? The city has 7 K-12 options totaling roughly 7,565 students (3 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high).
7-year change in Union
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
7
+1 (+17%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
79%
was 87%
% Hispanic
8%
was 5%
% Black
4%
was 3%
% Asian
4%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
7,642
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
7,565
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
7
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballyshannon Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 609 |
| Gray Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 1,006 |
| Larry A. Ryle High School | High | 09-12 | 2,077 |
| Longbranch Elementary School | Elementary | PK-05 | 957 |
| New Haven Elementary School | Elementary | PK-05 | 716 |
| Randall K. Cooper High School | High | 09-12 | 1,490 |
| Shirley Mann Elementary School | Elementary | PK-05 | 710 |
About Union
Across Union, Kentucky, 7 public schools instructs about 7,565 students between them.
On the school-mix side, the city spans 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high.
Schools in Union average about 1,081 students each, 131% noticeably above the Kentucky norm.
Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Union has increased 12% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 6,780 students to 7,565. Union now counts 7 public schools, up from 6 in SY 2017-18. The White share of public-school enrollment decreased from 87% to 79%.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Union discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.