Union County High School
1000 South Lake Avenue, Lake Butler, FL 32054 · (386) 448-5204
Data: Florida Board of Nursing approved list (August 2026); Florida Board of Nursing, CNA first-time pass rate by program, 1/1/2025-12/31/2025
- First-time pass rate
- 100%14 testers · 2025
- Vs statewide
- +10.9points vs 89.08%
- Florida rank
- #1of 130 programs (top 1%)
- Since 2024
- ±0.0points vs 100% (20 testers)
How Union County High School graduates do on the CNA exam
100% of 14 first-time test-takers from Union County High School passed the CNA exam (skills and written) in 2025. That is 10.9 points above Florida's statewide rate of 89.08%. It puts the program #1 of 130 Florida programs with 10 or more testers (top 1%).
In 2024, 100% of 20 first-time testers passed, so the rate held steady year over year. Florida's statewide rate went from 88.58% to 89.08% over the same period.
With 14 testers, one more or one fewer passing student moves the rate by about 7.1 points, so treat small differences with care. The figure combines the skills test and the written exam.
How Union County High School stacks up
- Half of the 130 ranked Florida programs had a first-time pass rate of at least 92.1% in 2025. At 100%, Union County High School is in the top quarter.
- 79 of the 130 reached 90% or higher.
- It had 14 first-time testers; the middle ranked program had 27, so this is one of the smaller programs. Larger groups give a steadier rate.
- 5 other ranked programs are within 25 miles; none had a higher first-time pass rate in 2025.
Ranked programs are those with 10 or more first-time testers in the Florida Board of Nursing, CNA first-time pass rate by program, 1/1/2025-12/31/2025. Distances are straight-line between ZIP code centres.
Program details
| Approval | Florida Board of Nursing, program 1281 |
| Status | Approved (list dated August 2026) |
| Address | 1000 South Lake Avenue, Lake Butler, FL 32054 Union County |
| Phone | (386) 448-5204 |
| CNA median pay, Florida | $37,510 a year ($18.03/hour, BLS) |
Call the program to confirm the next start date, schedule and total cost; the state lists don't publish prices.
Other approved CNA programs near Lake Butler
| Program | City | Distance | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia High School | Lake City | 11 mi | 86.0% |
| Florida Gateway College (Fgc) | Lake City | 11 mi | — |
| Baker County High School | Glen Saint Mary | 18 mi | 100.0% |
| North Florida Technical College | Starke | 18 mi | — |
| Academy Of Health Professions | Gainesville | 19 mi | — |
| Baker County Adult Education Center | Macclenny | 23 mi | 100.0% |
Distances are straight-line between ZIP code centres. "—" means fewer than 10 testers or no published rate.
FAQ
What is Union County High School's CNA exam pass rate?
100% of 14 first-time test-takers from Union County High School passed the CNA exam (skills and written) in 2025. That is 10.9 points above Florida's statewide rate of 89.08%, and #1 of 130 Florida programs with 10 or more testers.
Is Union County High School a state-approved CNA program?
Yes. It is on the official list of approved nurse aide training programs (Florida Board of Nursing, August 2026) as program 1281. Finishing an approved program makes you eligible for the Florida CNA exam.
Is Union County High School's pass rate going up or down?
Steady: 100% of 14 first-time testers passed in 2025, against 100% of 20 in 2024 (±0.0 points). Florida's statewide rate went from 88.58% to 89.08% over the same period.
How many hours of training does Florida require?
120 hours: at least 80 classroom and 40 clinical (20 or more in a nursing home), with 16 hours before any resident contact (Fla. Admin. Code 64B9-15.006). The exam is run by Prometric.
How does Union County High School compare with CNA programs nearby?
5 other ranked programs are within 25 miles; none had a higher first-time pass rate in 2025.
What other approved CNA programs are near Lake Butler?
The closest are Columbia High School in Lake City (about 11 mi, 86% pass rate), Florida Gateway College (Fgc) in Lake City (about 11 mi), Baker County High School in Glen Saint Mary (about 18 mi, 100% pass rate). Distances are between ZIP code centres.