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Best Schools in Union, SC
Union, SC has 7 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 4 elementary) serving 3,887 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 27%, 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, SC
The top high schools in Union, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Union County High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1069 Students
Best Middle Schools in Union, SC
The top middle schools in Union, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sims Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 672 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Union, SC
The top elementary schools in Union, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Monarch Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 497 Students
2. Jonesville Elementary Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 603 Students
3. Foster Park Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 456 Students
4. Buffalo Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 491 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Union, SC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Union, SC has a total population of 14,873 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 79%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Union, SC
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, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
33.81 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.61 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
27.20 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Union, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Union, SC.
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, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Union, SC
How many schools are in Union, SC?
Union, SC has 7 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,887 students in total.
How do schools in Union perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Union score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 27%, 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: 40%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Union
4 of 4 schools in Union carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 2D: 2
All 4 public schools we grade in Union. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (2)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.