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Union County Public Schools

North Carolina · Public School District
52
Schools
41,497
Students
$11,790
Per-Pupil Spend
-18% nat'l
34.1%
Free Lunch Rate
-18pp vs nat'l
94.3%
Graduation Rate
+7.8pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Union County Public Schools is a public school district in North Carolina serving 41,497 students across 52 schools. It includes 30 elementary, 9 middle, 12 high schools. Its graduation rate of 94.3% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $11,790 is below the national average for a US public school district. 34% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 41/100.

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All Schools (52)
Elementary Schools30 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Antioch ElementaryPK–05862
Benton Heights ElementaryPK–05470
East ElementaryPK–05385
Fairview ElementaryPK–05416
Hemby Bridge ElementaryPK–05450
Indian Trail ElementaryPK–05576
Kensington ElementaryPK–051,032
Marshville ElementaryPK–05418
Marvin ElementaryPK–05751
New Salem ElementaryPK–05241
New Town ElementaryPK–05761
Poplin ElementaryPK–05720
Porter Ridge ElementaryPK–05664
Prospect ElementaryPK–05346
Rea View ElementaryPK–05607
Rock Rest ElementaryPK–05441
Rocky River ElementaryPK–05514
Sandy Ridge ElementaryPK–05597
Sardis ElementaryPK–05489
Shiloh Valley Elementary03–05598
Shiloh Valley Primary SchoolPK–02560
Stallings ElementaryPK–05722
Union ElementaryPK–05274
Unionville ElementaryPK–05632
Walter Bickett ElementaryPK–05472
Waxhaw ElementaryPK–05638
Weddington ElementaryPK–05696
Wesley Chapel ElementaryPK–05760
Western Union ElementaryPK–05553
Wingate ElementaryPK–05400
Middle Schools9 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Cuthbertson Middle06–081,344
East Union Middle06–08669
Marvin Ridge Middle06–081,358
Monroe Middle06–08955
Parkwood Middle06–08828
Piedmont Middle06–08968
Porter Ridge Middle School06–081,291
Sun Valley Middle06–08991
Weddington Middle06–081,450
High Schools12 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Central Academy of Technology and Arts09–12821
Cuthbertson High09–121,938
Forest Hills High09–12873
Marvin Ridge High09–122,074
Monroe High09–121,041
Parkwood High09–121,061
Piedmont High09–121,265
Porter Ridge High School09–121,754
South Providence06–1281
Sun Valley High09–121,442
Union County Early College09–13303
Weddington High09–121,836
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Wolfe SchoolKG–12109
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,790-18% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
56%
29%
State
55.9%
Local (property tax)
28.9%
Federal
15.3%

State funding accounts for 56% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
52
Schools
41,497
Students
34%
Free Lunch
$12K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate94.3%
Opportunity Score41/100
StateNorth Carolina →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
94.3% graduation rate — 7.8 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 52 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $11,790, spending is 18% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Union County Public Schools?
Union County Public Schools has 52 public schools, serving a total of 41,497 students.
What is the graduation rate for Union County Public Schools?
The graduation rate is 94.3%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Union County Public Schools spend per student?
Union County Public Schools spends $11,790 per pupil — 18% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Union County Public Schools?
34% of students in Union County Public Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Union County Public Schools?
No, Union County Public Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Union County Public Schools serve?
Union County Public Schools serves grades PK through 13, covering elementary level.
What is the opportunity score for Union County Public Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Union County Public Schools is 41/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.