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Best Schools in Union, MS
Union, MS has 10 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 6,298 students. On average they score 63% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in Union exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Union, MS
The top high schools in Union, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Union High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union Public School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 289 Students
2. Newton County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton County School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 811 Students
3. Neshoba Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Neshoba County School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 948 Students
4. Leake County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Leake Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 296 Students
Best Middle Schools in Union, MS
The top middle schools in Union, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Neshoba Central Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Neshoba County School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 702 Students
2. Union Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union Public School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 278 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Union, MS
The top elementary schools in Union, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Neshoba Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Neshoba County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1388 Students
2. Newton County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 877 Students
3. Union Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union Public School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 360 Students
4. Leake County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Leake Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 349 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Union, MS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Union, MS has a total population of 4,708 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 81%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Union, MS
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, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.22 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.23 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.99 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Union, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Union, MS.
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, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Union, MS
How many schools are in Union, MS?
Union, MS has 10 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 6,298 students in total.
How do schools in Union perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Union score 63% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in Union exceed 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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- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Actual: 57%
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- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Union
3 of 3 schools in Union carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 2B: 1
All 3 public schools we grade in Union. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.