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5 schools in Union

South Carolina · Public K-12

Union hosts 5 public K-12 schools inside South Carolina, collectively enrolling about 2,502 students (around 500 per campus).

7-year change in Union

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,502
-277 (-10%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
49%
was 51%
% Hispanic
4%
was 1%
% Black
38%
was 41%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Foster Park ElementaryElementaryPK-05430
Monarch ElementaryElementaryPK-05442
Sims MiddleMiddle06-08606
Union County Career and Technology CenterHigh09-120
Union County HighHigh09-121,024

About Union

Union is a low-population South Carolina city in terms of public-school footprint, with 5 schools and 2,502 students total.

Looking at the level breakdown, the city spans 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.

Schools in Union average about 500 students each, 23% lower than the South Carolina norm.

Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 2,502 students, contracted 10% from the 2,779 reported in SY 2017-18. The Hispanic share of public-school enrollment increased from 1% to 4%.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Union discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Union?
Union, South Carolina has 5 public K-12 schools serving approximately 2,502 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Union?
Union has 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Union?
Union County High is the largest public school in Union by enrollment, with approximately 1,024 students.
What school districts serve Union?
Union public schools are operated by Union 01.
What grade levels do public schools in Union cover?
Public schools in Union serve students from pre-K through grade 12.