Of the 1,619 students attending Castro County County schools, 79.1% were Hispanic. White students were the second largest ethnicity, making up 19.2% of Castro County County students.
In the previous school year, Hispanic students still were the most common group in Castro County County, representing 78.5% of the student body.
Nazareth School had the most diverse student body in Castro 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 1.5% when compared to the previous year.
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.
| School name | Most prevalent ethnic group | Percent of Total Student Body | Total enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimmitt High School | Hispanic | 92.4% | 330 |
| Dimmitt Middle School | Hispanic | 88.3% | 264 |
| Hart ISD | Hispanic | 94.8% | 211 |
| Nazareth School | white | 86.8% | 250 |
| Richardson Elementary School | Hispanic | 92% | 564 |
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