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Best Schools in Union, KY
Union, KY has 15 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 8 elementary) serving 12,442 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in Union don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Union, KY
The top high schools in Union, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Larry A. Ryle High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boone County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2013 Students
2. Randall K. Cooper High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boone County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1462 Students
3. Boone County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boone County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1279 Students
Best Middle Schools in Union, KY
The top middle schools in Union, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gray Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boone County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1029 Students
2. Ballyshannon Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boone County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 633 Students
3. Ockerman Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boone County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 653 Students
4. Rector A. Jones Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boone County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 679 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Union, KY
The top elementary schools in Union, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. New Haven Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boone County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 675 Students
2. Shirley Mann Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boone County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 717 Students
3. Erpenbeck Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boone County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 702 Students
4. Longbranch Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boone County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 867 Students
5. Charles H. Kelly Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boone County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 232 Students
6. Steeplechase Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Boone County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 566 Students
7. Ockerman Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boone County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 777 Students
8. The Goddard School - Florence
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Projected Test Scores
The Goddard School - Florence • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 158 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Union, KY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Union, KY has a total population of 25,176 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 51% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Union, KY
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, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.41 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.55 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.86 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Union, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Union, KY.
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, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Union, KY
How many schools are in Union, KY?
Union, KY has 15 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 12,442 students in total.
How do schools in Union perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in Union score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in Union don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Union?
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: 46%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Union
7 of 7 schools in Union carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 6B: 1
All 7 public schools we grade in Union. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.