Grayson Times

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

Of the 5,540 students attending Fannin County County schools, 67.6% were white. Hispanic students were the second largest ethnicity, making up 22.6% of Fannin County County students.

In the previous school year, white students still were the most common group in Fannin County County, representing 68.6% of the student body.

Rather L. High School and Finley-Oates Elementary School had the most diverse student body in Fannin 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 1.2% 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
Bailey Inglish Early Childhood Center	white	54.9%	153
Bonham High School	white	59.6%	507
Dodd City School	white	85.1%	328
Ector Elementary School	white	77.8%	126
Ector High School	white	83.3%	108
Evans Elementary School	white	55.7%	375
Fannindel High School	Black	36%	75
Finley-Oates Elementary School	white	54.9%	550
Honey Grove Elementary School	white	64.3%	269
Honey Grove High School	white	67.3%	217
Honey Grove Middle School	white	64.9%	154
Leonard Elementary School	white	74.8%	254
Leonard High School	white	67%	264
Leonard Intermediate School	white	69.7%	122
Leonard Junior High School	white	67.9%	187
Rather L. High School	white	51%	302
Rayburn High School	white	85.4%	233
Sam Rayburn Elementary School	white	88.8%	285
Savoy Elementary School	white	85.2%	189
Savoy High School	white	78.6%	117
Trenton Elementary School	white	68.6%	312
Trenton High School	white	71.6%	222
Trenton Middle School	white	64.4%	191