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Union County Public Schools (UCPS) is the sixth-largest public school system in North Carolina. We serve approximately 40,000 students at 53 schools and have approximately 5,000 staff members.  

UCPS is an equal-opportunity employer. The Union County Public School System does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age or handicap in any of its educational or employment programs or activities.

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Top of NC Rankings: Carolina Impact

The commitment and passion of our UCPS teachers and staff—combined with the dedication and hard work of our students—have made UCPS the highest-performing school district in North Carolina. Learn more about the strategies driving our academic success.

2024 Employer of Choice Award

UCPS received the 2024 Employer of Choice Award from the Union County Chamber of Commerce. The Employer of Choice Award recognizes businesses committed to creating a world-class workplace for its employees and an organization where people choose to work over competing organizations.

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Career Services Office

Book an appointment in our career services office! Get help with interview prep, resume writing/review, Frontline goal setting and professional advancement.

Appointments can be made Tuesday and Thursdays from 1-4 p.m. We accept walk-ins on Wednesdays from 1-4 p.m.

District Highlights

  • For the 2025-2026 school year, UCPS outperformed the state and the 12 largest districts in multiple testing and accountability areas.
  • For the second consecutive year, UCPS ranks the highest in the state with 73.8% of students who were proficient, earning a three, four or five on EOG and EOC exams. The state’s average is 59.2%.
  • Cohort Graduation Rate is 93.4%
  • 46 out of 50 schools (92%) met or exceeded growth. All high schools in UCPS met or exceeded growth.
  • 47 out of 50 (94%) earned a School Performance Grade of A, B or C. 
  • In comparison to the 12 largest districts, UCPS ranked number one in the following areas:
    • All reading EOGs combined (grades 3-8), all math EOGs combined, all science EOGs combined 
    • All EOGs and EOCs combined (grades 3-12) 
    • NC Math 1, NC Math 3, English 2 EOC, Biology EOC 
    • ACT Proficiency and ACT/WorkKeys Combined Proficiency 
    • Four-year Cohort Graduation Rate, Five-year Cohort Graduation Rate 
    • English Learner (EL) Progress 
  • Superintendent Dr. Andrew G. Houlihan, 2022, 2025 and 2026 Southwest Regional Superintendent of the Year.
  • 2024 Union County Chamber Employer of Choice.
  • 9 Leader in Me Lighthouse Schools: Benton Heights Elementary School of the Arts, Indian Trail Elementary, Porter Ridge High, Prospect Elementary, Rocky River Elementary, Sandy Ridge Elementary, Shiloh Valley Elementary, Shiloh Valley Primary and Sun Valley Middle. 
  • 2019 Sandy Hook Promise Start with Hello District Winner.