For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 920 students in Union Springs, AL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Union Springs, AL are Union Springs Elementary School and South Highlands Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Union Springs, AL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Union Springs have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Union Springs, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Union Springs Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
211 Conecuh Avenue West
Union Springs, AL 36089
(334) 651-8968
Union Springs, AL 36089
(334) 651-8968
Grades: PK-4
| 537 students
Rank: #22.
South Highlands Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
700 Bernard Street
Union Springs, AL 36089
(334) 651-0183
Union Springs, AL 36089
(334) 651-0183
Grades: 5-8
| 383 students
Union Springs, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6230 County Road 47
Union Springs, AL 36089
(334) 727-2908
Union Springs, AL 36089
(334) 727-2908
Grades: K-7
| 148 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Union Springs, AL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Union Springs, AL include Union Springs Elementary School and South Highlands Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Union Springs?
2 public elementary schools are located in Union Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Union Springs?
Union Springs public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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