Of the 2,097 students attending Red River County County schools, 61.5% were white. Black students were the second largest ethnicity, making up 15.2% of Red River County County students.
In the previous school year, white students still were the most common group in Red River County County, representing 62.9% of the student body.
Detroit Junior High School had the most diverse student body in Red River 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 increased 6.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avery Elementary School | white | 77.5% | 178 |
| Avery Secondary | white | 80.7% | 181 |
| Cheatham Elementary School | Black | 45.4% | 273 |
| Clarksville Middle and High School | Black | 56% | 250 |
| Detroit Elementary School | white | 80.5% | 266 |
| Detroit High School | white | 81.8% | 137 |
| Detroit Junior High School | white | 87.4% | 127 |
| Rivercrest Elementary School | white | 70.7% | 345 |
| Rivercrest High School | white | 74.6% | 189 |
| Rivercrest Junior High School | white | 69.5% | 151 |
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