Of the 380 students attending Briscoe County County schools, 62.9% were white. Hispanic students were the second largest ethnicity, making up 34.2% of Briscoe County County students.
In the previous school year, white students still were the most common group in Briscoe County County, representing 62.7% of the student body.
Silverton School had the most diverse student body in Briscoe 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 dropped 0.8% 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.
| School name | Most prevalent ethnic group | Percent of Total Student Body | Total enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silverton School | white | 56.7% | 187 |
| Valley School | white | 68.9% | 193 |
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