Of the 1,163 students attending Marion County County schools, 58.6% were white. Black students were the second largest ethnicity, making up 28.7% of Marion County County students.
In the previous school year, white students still were the most common group in Marion County County, representing 58.8% of the student body.
Jefferson Elementary School had the most diverse student body in Marion 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 5.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Elementary School | white | 62.1% | 306 |
| Jefferson High School | white | 55% | 373 |
| Jefferson Junior High School | white | 59.9% | 354 |
| Jefferson Primary School | white | 56.9% | 130 |
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