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Union County Public Schools

#3 in Best School Districts in North Carolina
  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • Monroe, NC
  • 88 reviews
A-
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Academics
    A-
  2. Diversity
    A-
  3. Teachers
    B+
  4. College Prep
    A
  5. Clubs & Activities
    A-
  6. Health & Safety
    B+
  7. Administration
    A-
  8. Sports
    A
  9. Food
    B
  10. Resources & Facilities
    B
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Union County Public Schools is a highly rated, public school district located in Monroe, NC. It has 42,147 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 17 to 1. According to state test scores, 64% of students are at least proficient in math and 58% in reading.
Address
400 North Church Street
Monroe, NC 28112
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Telephone
(704) 296-9898
Website
ucps.k12.nc.us

Union County Public Schools Rankings

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  • Elementary
  • Middle
  • High

Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
58%
Percent Proficient - Math
64%
Average Graduation Rate
93%
Average SAT
1200
1,743 responses
Average ACT
26
1,061 responses
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Students

Diversity
A-
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
42,147
Free or Reduced Lunch
33.9%

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$38,289
Teachers in First/Second Year
10.6%

Finances

Total Expenses
$334,742,000
Expenses Per Student
$8,689/ student
National
$12,239
Education Expenses
  • Instruction
    61%
  • Support Services
    34%
  • Other
    5%

Union County Public Schools Reviews

88 reviews
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I really do love Union County Public Schools. The teachers and other members of the administration care about the well-being of the students, such as their grades and relationships with people. The Early College counselors work to give as much information about college opportunities to their students. There is a lot of motivation, ambition, love, and education in this district!
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My experience with Union County Public Schools has been a fantastic one since starting school. I have met new people with a variety of backgrounds and I have learned how to treat one another with respect, as well as gain a great education that not everyone is able to receive. I love my school and my county and I am extremely grateful to have had the experience that I have had in this school system!
I enjoyed going to Porter Ridge High School. I graduated valedictorian in 2017. I also played varsity softball for four years and won several awards through that. However, as a student athelete, I would like to see more of a push on academics. I loved playing sports but oftentimes I found my school work being pushed off for sports. I wish there was a push for atheletes doing better in school as well as everyone else doing better in their classes. There isn't a push for students to go to college unless they were high achieving students. Other students aren't given the opportunity to even consider college and are shut down if they want to consider that route.