Best Schools in Union County, NC
Union County, NC has a total of 70 schools including 21 high schools, 10 middle schools and 35 elementary schools. A total of 50,708 students attend Union County, NC schools. On average, schools in Union County score 58% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Union County greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Union County, NC
Union County, NC has 21 high schools with 18,532 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Union County score 61% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Union County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Central Academy Of Technology And Arts
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 821 Students
2. Marvin Ridge High
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2074 Students
3. Union County Early College
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 303 Students
4. Weddington High
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1836 Students
5. Cuthbertson High
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1938 Students
6. Piedmont High
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1265 Students
7. Porter Ridge High School
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1754 Students
8. Sun Valley High
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1442 Students
9. Parkwood High
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1061 Students
10. Central High
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Chesterfield 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 644 Students
Best Middle Schools in Union County, NC
Union County, NC has 10 middle schools with 10,385 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Union County score 56% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Union County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Marvin Ridge Middle
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1358 Students
2. Weddington Middle
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1450 Students
3. Cuthbertson Middle
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1344 Students
4. Porter Ridge Middle School
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1291 Students
5. Piedmont Middle
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 968 Students
6. Sun Valley Middle
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 991 Students
7. Parkwood Middle
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 828 Students
8. East Union Middle
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 669 Students
9. Monroe Middle
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 955 Students
10. New Heights Middle
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Chesterfield 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 531 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Union County, NC
Union County, NC has 35 elementary schools with 17,941 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Union County score 56% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Union County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Rea View Elementary
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 607 Students
2. Weddington Elementary
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 696 Students
3. Marvin Elementary
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 751 Students
4. Antioch Elementary
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 862 Students
5. Sandy Ridge Elementary
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 597 Students
6. New Town Elementary
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 761 Students
7. Wesley Chapel Elementary
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 760 Students
8. Kensington Elementary
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1032 Students
9. Poplin Elementary
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 720 Students
10. Stallings Elementary
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 722 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Union County, NC
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Union County, NC has a total population of 238,267 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 40% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Union County, NC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Union County, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.28 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.46 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.82 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Union County, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Union County, NC.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Union County, NC Internet Health Assessment.
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