Union County High School is an American high school located in Lake Butler, Florida, whose history dates to the 1920s after the secession from Bradford County, when it was originally located as the Lake Butler Middle School.
Serving 615 students in grades 9-12, Union County High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 615 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Union County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Union County High School's student population of 615 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
615 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Year Founded
1908
Colors
Purple â–ˆ, Gold â–ˆ
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
School Rankings
Union County High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Union County High School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1696 out of 3662 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
37%
Black
14%
21%
White
77%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Fighting Tigers
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Union County High School's ranking?
Union County High School is ranked #1696 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Union County High School often compared to?
Union County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lake Butler Elementary School, Lake Butler Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Union County High School?
The graduation rate of Union County High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Union County High School?
615 students attend Union County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Union County High School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Union County High School?
Union County High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Union County High School offer ?
Union County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Union County High School part of?
Union County High School is part of Union School District.
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