D
Needs Improvement
42/100

Union County High

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 1163 Lakeside Drive, Union, SC 29379
Overall
D
42/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 53% · Math 33% proficient · 22nd percentile in South Carolina
Graduation
C
77% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
C+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against South Carolina schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

42
Repit Score
out of 100
1,069
Students
enrolled
21.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%22/100reading 22nd percentile, math 21st percentile among South Carolina high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%34/10077% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%64/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in South Carolina. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency53% (+4 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency33% (−14 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate77% (−7 pts vs. state avg 84%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the South Carolina state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White57%32%reading -19 pts, math -30 pts11th percentile (list)
Black47%32%reading -9 pts, math -10 pts29th percentile (list)
Low-income52%32%reading -8 pts, math -14 pts21st percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1163 Lakeside Drive
City Union
ZIP Code 29379
District 4503750
NCES School ID 450375001092
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 29379

Understanding the community around Union County High helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $41,200
Per Capita Income $26,899
Poverty Rate 13.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 13.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.4%
High School or Higher 83.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $96,600
Median Rent $783
Owner-Occupied 64.5%
Renter-Occupied 35.5%
View full data for ZIP 29379 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Union County High.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.1%
Female 47.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 51.3%
Black 35.5%
Two or More Races 8.4%
Hispanic/Latino 4.4%
Asian 0.4%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,069
Teachers (FTE) 50.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 21.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Union County High?
Union County High has a Repit School Score of 42 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Union County High?
Union County High has 1,069 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.4:1.
What grades does Union County High serve?
Union County High serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Union County High receive per student?
Union County High receives $12,593 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Union County High in 29379 ▼
Avg Home Value
$142,656
Avg Monthly Rent
$936
1-Year Change
+13.0%
% Renters
35.5%

Other Schools in 29379

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026