Union Public School District

District Overview
Located at 417 S. Decatur Street in Union, Mississippi, the Union Public School District is an active, traditional public school system serving students across a comprehensive educational continuum from pre-kindergarten through grade 13. Nestled in a rural remote setting, this open district operates three schools designed to foster a supportive and close-knit learning community. For the 2024–2025 academic year, the district serves a diverse student body of 976 learners, including 704 White, 225 Black, 29 multiracial, and 11 Hispanic students, alongside Asian and American Indian scholars. Families and educational researchers seeking to engage with the district can learn more through its web portal at unionyellowjackets.org or by phone at (601) 774-0600.

To deliver robust academic programs and individualized student support, the district relies on a dedicated team of approximately 302 full-time equivalent staff members. The teaching faculty includes 158 full-time equivalent educators complemented by more than 18 instructional aides, ensuring strong classroom coverage and personalized instruction across all grade levels. An additional 125 support staff members oversee district operations, student services, and administrative functions, creating a well-rounded infrastructure that empowers students to thrive in a high-quality rural educational environment.
3
Total Schools
976
Total Students
158.0
Full-Time Teachers
6.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Union Public School District
Demographic Student Count
White704
Hispanic11
Black225
Asian4
Two or More29
American Indian3
  • White
    704 (72.1%)
  • Black
    225 (23.1%)
  • Two or More
    29 (3.0%)
  • Hispanic
    11 (1.1%)
  • Asian
    4 (0.4%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.3%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Union Public School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle1
High1
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:3
Students:976*
Teachers (FTE):158.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.2
Schools in Union Public School District
Found 3 Schools