Public schools in Union, KY
7 open public schools with an address in Union, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
7,565
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.5:1
Kentucky median 15:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Union public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Union, KY: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 7,565 students, an average of 1,081 per school. The largest campus is Larry A. Ryle High School (2,077 students), and the largest elementary school is Longbranch Elementary School (957).
Every listed school belongs to Boone County. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 16.5:1, higher than the statewide school median of 15:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 29% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Union
Elementary schools in Union
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longbranch Elementary School Boone County | PK–05 | 957 | 16.5:1 | |
| New Haven Elementary School Boone County | PK–05 | 716 | 16.3:1 | |
| Shirley Mann Elementary School Boone County | PK–05 | 710 | 15.4:1 |
Middle schools in Union
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballyshannon Middle School Boone County | 06–08 | 609 | 16:1 | |
| Gray Middle School Boone County | 06–08 | 1,006 | 17.3:1 |
High schools in Union
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larry A. Ryle High School Boone County | 09–12 | 2,077 | 18.6:1 | |
| Randall K. Cooper High School Boone County | 09–12 | 1,490 | 19.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White78.9%
- Hispanic8.1%
- Black4.3%
- Asian3.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial4.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Union schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (7,565 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Union
How many public schools are in Union, KY?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Union: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 7,565 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Union?
All listed public schools with an address in Union belong to Boone County. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Union?
Larry A. Ryle High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Union, with 2,077 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Union?
No school with an address in Union is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Kentucky.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Union schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Union public schools is 16.5:1, higher than the Kentucky school median of 15:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Union guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Kentucky cities