- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Union, MS
Union High School
Federal NCES profile for Union High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280438000825
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Union High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Mississippi schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Union · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 60.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Union High School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Union High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Union, MS.
School address
District: Union Public School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280438000825 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Union High School shrank from 289 students in 2022-23 to 271 in 2023-24 (-6.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.8 → 27.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 280438000825 · Union, MS High · SMALL · TRAD
280 enr · 10:1 · 60.2% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Union Elementary School (410 students)
Union High School shrank from 289 students in 2022-23 to 271 in 2023-24 (-6.2%). Teacher FTE lost 28.8 → 27.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Union High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Union Elementa
Union Elementary School
410 students
- Union Middle S
Union Middle School
286 students
- This school
Union High School
280 students
What this shows Union High School reports 280 students on the CCD universe file.
How Union High School compares
Union High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10:1 | ▼ 25% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.2% | ▼ 25% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 280 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
280
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 10% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,640
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 280 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
53
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.2%
African American 23.2%
Asian 1.1%
Two or More 1.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 73.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.0, Union High School is about as mixed as the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
District finance for Union Public School Dist reports $11,640 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Union High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Union Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Union High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~280 students)
Frequently asked questions about Union High School
How many students attend Union High School?
Union High School has 280 students enrolled. It is a high school in Union, MS. CCD year-over-year: 289 (2022-23) → 271 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Union High School is 10:1, which is 25% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 36% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Union High School?
60.2% of students at Union High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Union High School?
The largest demographic group at Union High School is White at 73.2% of enrollment, in Union, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Union High School?
Union High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Union High School rank among public schools in Union?
By Resource Investment Index, Union High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Union, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Union Public School Dist?
Besides Union High School, Union Public School Dist also operates Union Elementary School (410 students) and Union Middle School (286 students). See the Union Public School Dist district page for the complete list.