For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 691 students in Union County, KY.
The top-ranked public high schools in Union County, KY are Union County Learning Academy and Union County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Union County, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Union County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Union County, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Union County High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Union County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Union County Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4464 Us Hwy 60w
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-3553
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-3553
Gr: 6-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Union County High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4464 Us Hwy 60w
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-1454
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-1454
Gr: 9-12 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
Union County Area Vocational Educational Center
Vocational School
4464 Us Hwy 60 W
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-3120
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-3120
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Union County, KY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Union County, KY include Union County Learning Academy and Union County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Union County?
3 public high schools are located in Union County.
What is the racial composition of students in Union County?
Union County public high schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Union County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Union County include: Union County High School vs. Union County Learning Academy
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