For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,069 students in Union County, SC.
The top ranked public high school in Union County, SC is Union County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Union County, SC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 86% (versus the 77% statewide average). High schools in Union County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public high schools.
Union County, SC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Union County High School, with 79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public high school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Union County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Union County High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1163 Lakeside Drive
Union, SC 29379
(864) 429-1750
Union, SC 29379
(864) 429-1750
Grades: 9-12
| 1,069 students
Rank: n/an/a
Union County Career And Technology Center
Vocational School
1165 Lakeside Drive
Union, SC 29379
(864) 429-1765
Union, SC 29379
(864) 429-1765
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Union County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
212 Culp Street
Union, SC 29379
(864) 429-1725
Union, SC 29379
(864) 429-1725
Grades: 5-6
| 567 students
350 New Hope Church Road
Jonesville, SC 29353
(864) 674-5518
Jonesville, SC 29353
(864) 674-5518
Grades: 6-8
| 138 students
212 Lockhart Drive
Lockhart, SC 29364
(864) 545-6501
Lockhart, SC 29364
(864) 545-6501
Grades: K-8
| 143 students
Union County Careertech Center (Closed 2007)
Vocational School
1165 Lakeside Drive
Union, SC 29379
(864) 429-1765
Union, SC 29379
(864) 429-1765
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Union County, SC?
The top ranked public high schools in Union County, SC include Union County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Union County?
2 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 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public high schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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