For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,370 students in Union County, FL.
The top ranked public schools in Union County, FL are Lake Butler Elementary School, Union County High School and Lake Butler Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Union County, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Union County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Union County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lake Butler Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
800 Sw 6th St
Lake Butler, FL 32054
(352) 448-5302
Lake Butler, FL 32054
(352) 448-5302
Grades: PK-4
| 1,028 students
Rank: #22.
Union County High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 S Lake Ave
Lake Butler, FL 32054
(352) 448-5204
Lake Butler, FL 32054
(352) 448-5204
Grades: 9-12
| 615 students
Rank: #33.
Lake Butler Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
150 Sw 6th St
Lake Butler, FL 32054
(352) 448-5153
Lake Butler, FL 32054
(352) 448-5153
Grades: 5-8
| 727 students
Rank: n/an/a
55 Sw 6th St
Lake Butler, FL 32054
(385) 448-5145
Lake Butler, FL 32054
(385) 448-5145
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
55 Sw 6th St
Lake Butler, FL 32054
(352) 448-5145
Lake Butler, FL 32054
(352) 448-5145
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
55 Sw 6th St
Lake Butler, FL 32054
(352) 448-5145
Lake Butler, FL 32054
(352) 448-5145
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Union County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P O Box 689
Raiford, FL 32083
(904) 964-1581
Raiford, FL 32083
(904) 964-1581
Grades: 6-12
| 19 students
The Outpost (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
208 Se 6th St
Lake Butler, FL 32054
(352) 448-5195
Lake Butler, FL 32054
(352) 448-5195
Grades: K-12
| 13 students
55 Sw 6th St
Lake Butler, FL 32054
(386) 496-1300
Lake Butler, FL 32054
(386) 496-1300
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Union County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
555 Sw 6th Street
Lake Butler, FL 32054
(386) 496-204
Lake Butler, FL 32054
(386) 496-204
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Union Juvenile Residential Facility (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
14692 Ne County Road 199
Raiford, FL 32083
(386) 431-1999
Raiford, FL 32083
(386) 431-1999
Grades: 6-12
| 22 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Union County, FL?
The top ranked public schools in Union County, FL include Lake Butler Elementary School, Union County High School and Lake Butler Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Union County?
6 public schools are located in Union County.
What is the racial composition of students in Union County?
Union County public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Union County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Union County include: Lake Butler Elementary School vs. Union County High School, Union County High School vs. Lake Butler Elementary School, Lake Butler Elementary School vs. Lake Butler Middle School
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