The majority of students in Union County’s only school district were white in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.
Of the 2,195 students attending schools in Union County’s only school district, 84.5% were white. Black students constituted the second-largest ethnic group in the county, accounting for 6.7%.
In the previous school year, white students were also the most common group in Union County’s only school district, representing 85% of the student body.
The Union County student population also comprised 6.2% multiracial students, 2.2% Hispanic or Latino students, 0.3% Asian students, and 0.1% American Indian or Alaska Native students.
In the 2023-24 school year, the total number of students enrolled in the county increased compared to the previous year.
Kentucky is in the midst of a statewide teacher shortage as turnover rates spiked to 10.9% in 2023, up from an 8.9% nine-year average. This issue is more prominent in schools with more low-income and minority students.
| District | Most Prevalent | Percent of Total Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union County School District | White | 84.5% | 2,195 |
