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Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Edwards County County’s student body comprised mostly of Hispanic students in 2021-22 school year

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Of the many ethnicities represented in Edwards County County schools, Hispanic was the most prevalent ethnicity among Edwards County County students in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Of the 384 students attending Edwards County County schools, 66.9% were Hispanic. White students were the second largest ethnicity, making up 32.3% of Edwards County County students.

In the previous school year, Hispanic students still were the most common group in Edwards County County, representing 69.5% of the student body.

Nueces Canyon Junior High/High School had the most diverse student body in Edwards County County, including white, American Indian, Black, Asian, Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Multi-racial.

In the 2021-22 school year, the total number of students enrolled in public schools in the county increased 1.1% when compared to the previous year.

The Texas education system is currently torn between public schools and taxpayer-funded private schools.

Critics argue that private schools use funds that should go to the public school system, while private school advocates claim they’re offering better education for more Texas students.

Ethnicities in Edwards County County in 2021-22 School Year

Hispanic [66.9%]white [32.3%]Ethnicities <5% [0.8%]
Students’ Ethnicity Percentage in Edwards County County Schools in 2021-22 School Year

School nameMost prevalent ethnic groupPercent of Total Student BodyTotal enrollment
Nueces Canyon Junior High/High Schoolwhite52.8%127
Rocksprings K-12Hispanic77.4%257

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