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Union County High School

Summary:

Union County High School is a public high school located in Morganfield, Kentucky, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 630 students. The school is part of the Union County School District, which is ranked 151 out of 159 districts in Kentucky and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Union County High School has a strong 4-year graduation rate of 96.7% for the 2023-2024 school year, which is higher than the state average. However, the school's test scores are generally below the state averages across various subjects and grade levels, with proficiency rates in ACT/English (39%), ACT/Mathematics (24%), and KSA/Mathematics (29%) for 11th and 10th graders being lower than the state averages. The school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 41.89% in 2020-2021 to 50.16% in 2022-2023, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. Compared to the nearby Webster County High School, Union County High School performs similarly or slightly worse in terms of test scores and graduation rates, but it has a lower student-teacher ratio, which could be a potential advantage.

Union County High School's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with male students, white students, and gifted and talented students performing relatively worse compared to other subgroups. However, the school's performance for special education and disabled students is a notable bright spot, with the school ranking 21 out of 162 Kentucky high schools in 2022-2023 for special education students and 4 out of 153 Kentucky high schools in 2021-2022 for disabled students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 4464 US Hwy 60W
       Morganfield, KY  42437

(270) 389-1454

District: Union County

SchoolDigger Rank:
195th of 290 Kentucky High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,783 Help


Feeder schools for Union County High School:

Elementary:    Morganfield Elementary School
    Sturgis Elementary School
    Uniontown Elementary School
Middle:    Union County Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.2 Help
Number of students:  630

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.1%
African American:
5.2%
Two or more races:
4.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  50.2% Help


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Compare Details Union County High School ranks worse than 67.2% of high schools in Kentucky. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.06. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Union County High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Union County High School is $17,783.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Union County High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Union County High School 195th of 290 Kentucky public high schools. (See Union County High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Union County:

SchoolDigger ranks Union County 151st of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Union County High School

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Rank History for all students at Union County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 29.70 160th 217 26.3%
2008 15.25 202nd 217 6.9%
2009 34.36 151st 217 30.4%
2010 44.92 127th 223 43.0%
2011 51.60 103rd 226 54.4%
2012 21.28 201st 229 12.2%
2013 49.61 154th 291 47.1%
2014 58.93 110th 290 62.1%
2015 46.24 178th 295 39.7%
2016 43.19 192nd 288 33.3%
2017 40.00 205th 287 28.6%
2018 45.43 150th 271 44.6%
2019 36.53 181st 285 36.5%
2021 45.86 126th 267 52.8%
2022 49.06 127th 271 53.1%
2023 51.30 115th 276 58.3%
2024 33.06 195th 290 32.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Union County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 29.83 176th 226 22.1%
2023 69.31 21st 162 87.0%
2024 48.97 58th 168 65.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Union County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.50 166th 232 28.4%
2019 25.22 202nd 254 20.5%
2021 45.82 117th 234 50.0%
2022 42.15 155th 266 41.7%
2023 58.84 85th 272 68.8%
2024 38.13 176th 274 35.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Union County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.28 140th 234 40.2%
2019 30.70 195th 249 21.7%
2021 39.88 137th 236 41.9%
2022 39.12 164th 252 34.9%
2023 47.21 138th 253 45.5%
2024 38.03 167th 261 36.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Union County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.07 75th 166 54.8%
2019 27.32 130th 166 21.7%
2021 44.56 77th 154 50.0%
2022 91.05 4th 153 97.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Union County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.78 102nd 115 11.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Union County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.77 146th 237 38.4%
2019 26.22 198th 251 21.1%
2021 48.77 92nd 238 61.3%
2022 51.04 104th 257 59.5%
2023 53.99 101st 259 61.0%
2024 25.59 203rd 262 22.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Union County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.84 68th 94 27.7%
2019 37.23 55th 89 38.2%
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Rank History for White students at Union County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.61 126th 198 36.4%
2019 25.76 174th 219 20.5%
2021 33.10 129th 203 36.5%
2022 48.63 124th 260 52.3%
2023 42.66 137th 264 48.1%
2024 27.59 200th 273 26.7%
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Data source: test scores: Kentucky Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Union County High School Test Scores
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Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Union County High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 951 103 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 1058
1989 882 106 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 995
1990 849 99 3 4 1 n/a n/a 0 956
1991 816 94 3 5 1 n/a n/a 0 919
1992 851 97 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 954
1993 893 91 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 989
1994 845 106 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 955
1995 864 101 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 973
1996 864 101 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 973
1997 820 93 4 6 4 n/a n/a 0 927
1998 814 81 1 6 2 n/a n/a 0 904
1999 742 74 2 3 1 n/a n/a 1 823
2000 719 67 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 790
2001 694 67 4 2 1 n/a n/a 0 768
2002 673 58 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 733
2003 673 58 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 733
2004 645 73 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 722
2005 642 78 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 724
2006 646 79 5 2 1 n/a n/a 0 733
2007 635 80 3 4 1 n/a n/a 2 725
2008 631 82 4 5 1 n/a n/a 0 723
2009 587 86 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 681
2010 571 82 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 658
2011 577 98 2 3 1 0 0 0 681
2012 561 95 1 1 1 0 0 0 659
2013 601 94 1 1 2 0 1 0 700
2014 572 88 0 2 2 0 0 0 664
2015 548 79 2 5 1 0 7 0 642
2016 580 69 3 5 1 0 8 0 666
2017 585 69 4 5 0 0 11 0 674
2018 584 71 5 4 0 0 18 0 682
2019 586 67 4 8 1 0 23 0 689
2020 520 51 5 10 1 0 20 0 607
2021 545 36 5 11 1 0 25 0 623
2022 554 33 4 12 1 0 23 0 627
2023 549 33 4 13 0 0 31 0 630

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Union County High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1058 49.9 21.2 n/a
1989 995 57.7 17.2 n/a
1990 956 54.8 17.4 n/a
1991 919 56.4 16.2 n/a
1992 954 57.6 16.5 n/a
1993 989 58.1 17.0 n/a
1994 955 58.2 16.4 n/a
1995 973 60.3 16.1 n/a
1996 973 60.3 16.1 n/a
1997 927 56.0 16.6 14.3
1998 904 54.6 16.6 20.4
1999 823 54.6 15.1 25.4
2000 790 52.6 15.0 22.8
2001 768 52.2 14.7 31.4
2002 733 46.0 15.9 54.6
2003 733 46.0 15.9 54.6
2004 722 43.1 16.8 n/a
2005 724 42.4 17.1 n/a
2006 733 43.0 17.0 38.5
2007 725 41.0 17.7 37.2
2008 723 43.5 16.6 41.1
2009 681 41.5 16.4 42.3
2010 658 27.5 23.9 46
2011 681 44.0 15.4 47.1
2012 659 44.0 14.9 45.1
2013 700 43.0 16.2 44.1
2014 664 41.5 16.0 43.5
2015 642 42.0 15.2 43.8
2016 666 35.0 19.0 48.6
2017 674 43.4 15.5 49.3
2018 682 39.7 17.1 50.1
2019 689 37.7 18.2 48.8
2020 607 36.6 16.5 48.6
2021 623 38.1 16.3 41.9
2022 627 38.4 16.2 49.1
2023 630 36.5 17.2 50.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Union County High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1058 49.9 21.2 n/a
1989 995 57.7 17.2 n/a
1990 956 54.8 17.4 n/a
1991 919 56.4 16.2 n/a
1992 954 57.6 16.5 n/a
1993 989 58.1 17.0 n/a
1994 955 58.2 16.4 n/a
1995 973 60.3 16.1 n/a
1996 973 60.3 16.1 n/a
1997 927 56.0 16.6 14.3
1998 904 54.6 16.6 20.4
1999 823 54.6 15.1 25.4
2000 790 52.6 15.0 22.8
2001 768 52.2 14.7 31.4
2002 733 46.0 15.9 54.6
2003 733 46.0 15.9 54.6
2004 722 43.1 16.8 n/a
2005 724 42.4 17.1 n/a
2006 733 43.0 17.0 38.5
2007 725 41.0 17.7 37.2
2008 723 43.5 16.6 41.1
2009 681 41.5 16.4 42.3
2010 658 27.5 23.9 46
2011 681 44.0 15.4 47.1
2012 659 44.0 14.9 45.1
2013 700 43.0 16.2 44.1
2014 664 41.5 16.0 43.5
2015 642 42.0 15.2 43.8
2016 666 35.0 19.0 48.6
2017 674 43.4 15.5 49.3
2018 682 39.7 17.1 50.1
2019 689 37.7 18.2 48.8
2020 607 36.6 16.5 48.6
2021 623 38.1 16.3 41.9
2022 627 38.4 16.2 49.1
2023 630 36.5 17.2 50.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Union County High School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $111 (0.9%) $73 (0.6%) $182 (1.6%) $9,263 (79.1%) $1,892 (16.2%) $11,159 (95.3%) $11,707
2019 $84 (0.7%) $85 (0.7%) $169 (1.4%) $9,144 (76.2%) $1,962 (16.3%) $11,106 (92.5%) $12,006
2020 $125 (1.0%) $89 (0.7%) $214 (1.8%) $9,866 (81.8%) $1,928 (16.0%) $11,747 (97.3%) $12,068
2021 $367 (2.9%) $550 (4.3%) $917 (7.2%) $9,461 (74.7%) $2,520 (19.9%) $11,650 (92.0%) $12,662
2022 $643 (3.6%) $536 (3.0%) $1,178 (6.6%) $10,088 (56.7%) $2,865 (16.1%) $12,953 (72.8%) $17,783

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Union County High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 181st of 285 High schoolsRanks 115th of 276 High schools
 21.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade English (Union County High School)50.355
 4.7%
   11th Grade English (Union County)5055
 5%
   11th Grade English (Kentucky)49.147
 2.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Union County High School)25.231
 5.8%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Union County)2531
 6%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Kentucky)36.433
 3.4%
11th Grade Reading (Union County High School)3946
 7%
   11th Grade Reading (Union County)38.846
 7.2%
   11th Grade Reading (Kentucky)4644
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students689630
 8.6%
African American6733
 50.7%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian44
Hispanic813
 62.5%
Pacific Islander00
White586549
 6.3%
Two or More Races2331
 34.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48.8%50.2%
 1.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Union County High School

Students at Union County High School are 87% White, 5% African American, 5% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

Union County High School ranks 195th of 290 Kentucky high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 630 students attended Union County High School.

Union County High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Morganfield Elementary School
Elementary : Sturgis Elementary School
Elementary : Uniontown Elementary School
Middle : Union County Middle School


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