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Union County

Kentucky · Public K-12

8 public schools serving approximately 2,055 students, in a county of 13,260 residents.

Schools
8
1 districts
Enrollment
2,055
NCES CCD
Median income
$60,327
Above Kentucky avg
Free/reduced lunch
59.5%
Below Kentucky avg
Elementary
3
schools
Middle
1
schools
High
3
schools
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Union County
2,055 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
89%
Hispanic
2%
Black
7%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
85%
Hispanic
0%
Black
6%
Asian
0%
Two or more
6%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
13.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
12.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.7%
civilian labor
Median age
42
18.8% under 18

All schools (8)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Union County High SchoolMorganfieldHigh09-12630·
Union County Middle SchoolMorganfieldMiddle06-08437·
Sturgis Elementary SchoolSturgisElementaryKG-05369·
Morganfield Elementary SchoolMorganfieldElementaryKG-05307·
Uniontown Elementary SchoolUniontownElementaryKG-05208·
Union County Preschool and HeadstartMorganfieldPrekindergartenPK-PK90·
Union County Learning AcademyMorganfieldHigh06-1214·
Union County Area Vocational Ed CenterMorganfieldHigh09-120·

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve Union County?
There are 8 public K-12 schools in Union County, Kentucky, with a combined enrollment of about 2,055.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Union County?
The county's public school system includes 3 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Union County?
Union County is the largest school district in Union County, serving approximately 2,055 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Union County?
Union County, Kentucky has a population of approximately 13,260, with a median age of 42. About 18.8% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Union County?
Median household income in Union County is $60,327, above the Kentucky average of $56,863. About 12.4% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Union County?
Approximately 13.1% 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 59.5% of students in Union County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Kentucky county average of 61.5%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Union County schools?
Across Union County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 16.9 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Union County?
Union County residents are approximately 89% White, 2% Hispanic, 7% Black, 0% Asian, 3% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Union County is owner-occupied?
Union County has about 5,846 housing units, of which roughly 70.2% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data