Texas State Board Of Education Chair Keven Ellis (2024) | twitter.com/KevenEllisDC
Texas State Board Of Education Chair Keven Ellis (2024) | twitter.com/KevenEllisDC
At the time, Marion County had the 61st lowest enrollment in the state.
Data also showed that white students made up 56.8% of the student body, the largest percentage in Marion County schools, followed by Black students at 29.9%, Hispanic students at 7.3%, Asian students at 0.7%, American Indian students at 0.3% and multiracial students at 5%.
A recent study by WalletHub classified Texas as one of the least-educated states in the U.S., ranking it 41st out of 50 in educational quality and student outcomes.
Enrollment in Marion County Schools Over 4 Years
Breakdown of Student Enrollment in Marion County Schools
| School name | Total enrollment in 2022-23 | Total enrollment in 2023-24 | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Elementary School | 275 | 267 | -2.9% |
| Jefferson High School | 380 | 375 | -1.3% |
| Jefferson Junior High School | 333 | 323 | -3% |
| Jefferson Primary School | 144 | 141 | -2.1% |
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