The majority of students in Briscoe County districts were white in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.
Of the 380 students attending Briscoe County district schools, 62.9% were white. Hispanic students were the second largest ethnicity, making up 34.2% of Briscoe County districts’ students.
In the previous school year, white students still were the most common group in Briscoe County districts, representing 62.7% of the student body.
Silverton ISD had the most diverse student body in the 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 school districts in the county dropped 0.8% compared to the previous year.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Briscoe County.
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.
Education in Texas is often a hot button issue, especially as test scores lag behind other states.
“The problems commonly cited are flaws in the school financing system, relatively low teacher salary, poor test performance by students…dropouts from traditional schools in favor of charter schools…gun violence, and mental health issues,” claimed the Texas Almanac.
| District | Most prevalent ethnic group | Percent of Total Student Body | Total enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silverton ISD | white | 56.7% | 187 |
| Turkey-Quitaque ISD | white | 68.9% | 193 |
