Panhandle Times

There were two American Indian students enrolled in Dallam County schools in the 2022-23 school year, 33.3% less than the previous year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Data showed that Dallam County welcomed 605 students during the 2022-23 school year.

Both schools in Dallam County enrolled one American Indian student in the 2022-23 school 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	% of American Indian students enrolment	Total enrollment
Dalhart Intermediate School	0.3	385
Texline School	0.5	220