Best Schools in Union Mills, NC
Union Mills, NC has 13 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 5 elementary) serving 6,507 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 56%, so schools in Union Mills underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Union Mills, NC
The top high schools in Union Mills, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Rutherford High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 659 Students
2. R-s Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 758 Students
3. Mcdowell High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1416 Students
Best Middle Schools in Union Mills, NC
The top middle schools in Union Mills, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. R-s Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 574 Students
2. West Mcdowell Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 605 Students
3. East Rutherford Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 552 Students
4. East Mcdowell Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 468 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Union Mills, NC
The top elementary schools in Union Mills, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sunshine Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 190 Students
2. Mt. Vernon-ruth Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 235 Students
3. Pinnacle Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 234 Students
4. West Marion Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 377 Students
5. Glenwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 437 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Union Mills, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Union Mills, NC has a total population of 2,199 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Union Mills, 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 Mills, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.27 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.69 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.58 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Union Mills, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Union Mills, 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 Mills, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Union Mills, NC
How many schools are in Union Mills, NC?
Union Mills, NC has 13 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 6,507 students in total.
How do schools in Union Mills perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Union Mills score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 56%, so on average schools in Union Mills underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Union Mills?
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: 48%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 55%
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- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 54%
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- Projected: 52%
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- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Every school in Union Mills
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.