Public
Schools
The
Union County Public School system, eighth largest in the state,
provides educational services to more than 28,800 kindergarten through
twelfth grade students in 36 fully accredited schools.
- Over
1,400 new students increase the system’s population each
year, making it the fastest growing school system in North Carolina.
- Since
1998, 17 new schools and numerous renovations and additions at
existing schools have been constructed.
- The
innovative Central Academy of Technology and Arts (opening August
2006) consists of six academies, each concentrating on a sector
of regional labor market needs. These include arts (dance and
drama), construction, and pre-engineering, formerly known as automobile
mechanics.
- Union
County Public Schools and South Piedmont Community College work
with the non-profit JobReady Partnership to provide two-year scholarships
to 60 graduating students each year.
- In
addition to the public school system, Union County is home to
seven private schools and one charter school.
Higher
Education
- South
Piedmont Community College serves Union and Anson counties
with campuses in Monroe, Polkton, and Wadesboro. SPCC offers on-campus
courses as well as distance learning programs. Serving some 5,000
students, SPCC offers college credit courses leading
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to associate degrees, diplomas and
certificates, as well as continuing education and basic skills
courses. SPCC provides specialized industry training and emergency
services training, and operates a Small Business Center that helps
small business owners and employees gain the skills they need
to succeed.
- Wingate
University, founded in 1896, is a private four-year co-ed institution offering 39 undergraduate majors and graduate positions in business, education, physician assistant studies and sports administration. The University serves more than 2,000 students from the local area and across the nation. Wingate welcomes Union County businesses and residents to take advantage of a host of events, lectures, performances, and facilities available to the public.
Education
Statistics
Public
Schools
36
Elementary: 21
Middle: 6
High: 6
Special: 3
Total Enrollment: 28,815
Elementary: 14,172
Middle School: 6,602
High School: 8,041
Employees 3,778
Educational Staff: 2,233
Support Staff: 1,545
Higher Education
South Piedmont Community College
Enrollment: 5,000
Wingate University Enrollment: 2,000
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