Summary:
The 10 schools in the 28112 zip code area of Union County, North Carolina, serve students from elementary through high school, with a mix of traditional and specialized institutions. The district, Union County Public Schools, is ranked 53 out of 242 in the state and has a 4-star rating.
The standout schools in this area include Central Academy of Technology and Arts, a high school that ranks 33rd out of 640 in North Carolina and earns a 5-star rating, with exceptional test scores and a low free/reduced lunch rate. Parkwood Middle is the highest-performing middle school, ranking 354th out of 793 in the state and earning a 3-star rating. In contrast, schools like Monroe High and Walter Bickett Elementary struggle with low test scores and high free/reduced lunch rates, highlighting significant inequities within the district.
The data reveals a wide range of student-teacher ratios, from 10.2 at the alternative Wolfe School to 20.4 at Parkwood Middle. Specialized schools like Central Academy of Technology and Arts tend to outperform traditional high schools and middle schools, suggesting that targeted educational programs and smaller class sizes can be effective in improving student outcomes. However, the data also highlights the significant impact of socioeconomic factors on student achievement, with the highest-performing schools generally serving more affluent populations.
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