TX Commissioner of Education Mike Morath 2023 | State Board for Education
TX Commissioner of Education Mike Morath 2023 | State Board for Education
Of the 24,516 students attending Grayson County district schools, 58.2% were white. Hispanic students were the second largest ethnicity, making up 26.9% of Grayson County districts' students.
In the previous school year, white students still were the most common group in Grayson County districts, representing 59.1% of the student body.
Sherman ISD had the most even distribution of races among county districts, with 44% Hispanic students, 33.3% white students, 12.1% Black students, 6.6% Multi-racial students, 3% Asian students, 0.9% American Indian students, and 0.1% Pacific Islander students.
In the 2021-22 school year, the total number of students enrolled in school districts in the county increased 3.3% compared to the previous year.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Grayson County.
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.
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.
| District | Most prevalent ethnic group | Percent of Total Student Body | Total enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bells ISD | white | 80.8% | 885 |
| Collinsville ISD | white | 74.8% | 560 |
| Denison ISD | white | 56% | 4,677 |
| Gunter ISD | white | 73.8% | 1,115 |
| Howe ISD | white | 63.3% | 1,249 |
| Pottsboro ISD | white | 81.2% | 1,434 |
| S. and S. CISD | white | 77.4% | 991 |
| Sherman ISD | Hispanic | 44% | 7,719 |
| Tioga ISD | white | 77.1% | 706 |
| Tom Bean ISD | white | 78.7% | 657 |
| Van Alstyne ISD | white | 72.3% | 2,048 |
| Whitesboro ISD | white | 73.9% | 1,720 |
| Whitewright ISD | white | 76.7% | 755 |
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