Best Union County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 3,643 students in Union County, MS.
The top-ranked public high 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 high schools have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Union County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Mississippi public high schools.
Union County, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is East Union Attendance Center, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high school average of 57% (majority Black).

Best Public High 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) 534-4982
Gr: PK-12 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
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) 534-6542
Gr: PK-13 | 948 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) 988-2001
Gr: PK-13 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
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 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
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 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
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 high schools in Union County, MS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Union County, MS include West Union Attendance Center, East Union Attendance Center and Myrtle Attendance Center.
How many public high schools are located in Union County?
7 public high schools are located in Union County.
What is the racial composition of students in Union County?
Union County public high schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high schools average of 57% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Union County are often viewed compared to one another?

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