This is 44 fewer than the year before.
Castro County was ranked 171st in enrollment among Texas counties.
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.
Enrollment rate of Castro County schools in 2020-2021 school year
School | Number of Students in 2020-2021 year | % Change From Previous School Year |
---|---|---|
Dimmitt High School | 342 | -1.2% |
Dimmitt Middle School | 272 | 6.7% |
Hart ISD | 212 | 2.4% |
Nazareth School | 250 | 0.81% |
Richardson Elementary School | 568 | -10.1% |