Best Schools in Union County, NC
Union County, NC has 70 public schools (14 high, 10 middle, 35 elementary) serving 50,980 students. On average they score 65% on state proficiency tests against a projected 52%, so schools in Union County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Union County, NC
The top high schools in Union County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Union County Early College
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 303 Students
2. Central Academy Of Technology And Arts
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 821 Students
3. Marvin Ridge High
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2074 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. Porter Ridge High School
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1754 Students
7. Parkwood High
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1061 Students
8. Piedmont High
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1265 Students
9. Sun Valley High
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1442 Students
10. Anson High School
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Anson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 655 Students
Best Middle Schools in Union County, NC
The top middle schools in Union County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Marvin Ridge Middle
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Projected Test Scores
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. Sun Valley Middle
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 991 Students
5. Porter Ridge Middle School
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1291 Students
6. Piedmont Middle
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 968 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. Anson Middle
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Anson County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 701 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Union County, NC
The top elementary schools in Union County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wesley Chapel Elementary
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 760 Students
2. Sandy Ridge Elementary
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 597 Students
3. Antioch Elementary
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 862 Students
4. Marvin Elementary
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 751 Students
5. Rea View Elementary
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 607 Students
6. Weddington Elementary
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 696 Students
7. New Town Elementary
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 761 Students
8. Kensington Elementary
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 1032 Students
9. Stallings Elementary
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 722 Students
10. Poplin Elementary
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 720 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
Internet Infrastructure Grade
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.
Questions About Schools in Union County, NC
How many schools are in Union County, NC?
Union County, NC has 70 public schools: 14 high schools, 10 middle schools and 35 elementary schools, serving 50,980 students in total.
How do schools in Union County perform on state tests?
On average, 70 schools in Union County score 65% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 52%, so on average schools in Union County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Union County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Union County
8 places in Union County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (8)
- Monroe (24)
- Waxhaw (11)
- Indian Trail (7)
- Marshville (4)
- Wingate (2)
- Marvin (1)
- Stallings (1)
- Weddington (1)
School districts (1)
- Union County Public Schools (52 schools)