Union County High School in Morganfield, Kentucky on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Union County High School is a rural public school in Morganfield, Kentucky that is part of Union County School District. It serves 700 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 17.5:1. Its teachers have had 4 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades 9 - 12

700 Students

40 Teachers

4464 US Highway 60 W

Morganfield, KY 42437 View local requests

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Union County High School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Dani Smith

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Union County High School Demographics

68%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Union County High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Jun 13, 2026

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