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Marion County County Schools: Which ethnicity was most represented in 2021-22 school year?

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Of the many ethnicities represented in Marion County County schools, white was the most prevalent ethnicity among Marion County County students in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

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.

Ethnicities in Marion County County in 2021-22 School Year

white [58.6%]Black [28.7%]Hispanic [7.1%]Multi-racial [5%]Ethnicities <5% [0.6%]
Students’ Ethnicity Percentage in Marion County County Schools in 2021-22 School Year

School nameMost prevalent ethnic groupPercent of Total Student BodyTotal enrollment
Jefferson Elementary Schoolwhite62.1%306
Jefferson High Schoolwhite55%373
Jefferson Junior High Schoolwhite59.9%354
Jefferson Primary Schoolwhite56.9%130

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