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Best Union County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,172 students in Union County, MS (there are 1 private school, serving 84 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Union County, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Union County, MS are West Union Attendance Center, East Union Attendance Center and Myrtle Attendance Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Union County, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Union County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Union County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Union Attendance Center
(Math: 79% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1610 St Hwy 30 West
Myrtle, MS 38650
(662) 534-6745
Gr: PK-12 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
East Union Attendance Center
(Math: 72% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1548 St Hwy 9 South
Blue Springs, MS 38828
(662) 534-6920
Gr: PK-12 | 986 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Myrtle Attendance Center
(Math: 77% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1008 Hawk Avenue
Myrtle, MS 38650
(662) 988-2416
Gr: PK-12 | 707 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Ingomar Attendance Center
(Math: 71% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1384 Cr 101
New Albany, MS 38652
(662) 534-5463
Gr: PK-12 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
New Albany Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
874 Sam T. Barkley Dr.
New Albany, MS 38652
(662) 534-1840
Gr: PK-5 | 1,073 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #66.
New Albany High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
201 Highway 15 North
New Albany, MS 38652
(662) 534-1805
Gr: 9-12 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #77.
New Albany Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
400 Apple Street
New Albany, MS 38652
(662) 534-1820
Gr: 6-8 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
New Albany/s.tippah/union Co. Alt
Alternative School
915 Denmill Road
New Albany, MS 38652
(662) 538-4100
Gr: 1-12
Rank: n/an/a
School Of Career And Technical Education
Vocational School
203 Highway 15 North
New Albany, MS 38652
(662) 534-1810
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Union County, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in Union County, MS include West Union Attendance Center, East Union Attendance Center and Myrtle Attendance Center.
How many public schools are located in Union County?
9 public schools are located in Union County.
What percentage of students in Union County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Union County are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Union County?
Union County public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Union County are often viewed compared to one another?

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