Union School District

55 Sw 6th St
Lake Butler, FL 32054-2519
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Union School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 606 students in Union School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public high schools in Florida.
Public High Schools in Union School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Florida public high school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Public High School in Union School District have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Florida average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Union County High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public high school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,286 Schools
# Students
2,309 Students
1,018,695 Students
# Teachers
151 Teachers
47,284 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Union School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (FL)
#22 out of 73 school districts
(Top 50%)
58%
52%
52%
52%
51%
52%
87%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.40
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
4%
38%
% Black
11%
21%
% White
77%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $10,377 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,026. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,081 is less than the state median of $11,677. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (FL)
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$34,349 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$33,354 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,377
$12,026
Spending / Student
$10,081
$11,677

Best Union School District Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Union County High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1000 S Lake Ave
Lake Butler, FL 32054
(352) 448-5204
Gr: 9-12 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
55 Sw 6th St
Lake Butler, FL 32054
(385) 448-5145
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
55 Sw 6th St
Lake Butler, FL 32054
(352) 448-5145
Gr: 6-12
55 Sw 6th St
Lake Butler, FL 32054
(352) 448-5145
Gr: K-12

Recent Articles

AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
Explore whether schools should assess student AI use, the benefits, risks, and what responsible AI report cards could look like in 2026.
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
Learn how school cell phone bans work in 2026, why districts are adopting them, and what parents should expect.
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Explore the latest 2026 trends, research, and strategies shaping parental involvement in public schools and student success.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,309 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : 87% (Top 50% in FL)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Quick Links