Grayson Times

There were 48 multiracial students enrolled in Whitewright ISD schools in the 2022-23 school year, 23.1% more than the previous year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Data showed that Whitewright ISD schools welcomed 788 students during the 2022-23 school year. Among them, multiracial students comprised 6.1% of the student body to be one of the most represented ethnicities in the district.

Whitewright ISD roughly covers schools within Grayson County and has a main office in Whitewright.

Among the three schools in Whitewright ISD schools, Whitewright Elementary School recorded the highest enrollment of multiracial students in the 2022-23 school year, with a total of 24 students.

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.

Year	Total District Enrollment	Total of Multiracial Students	Multiracial students %
2022-23	788	48	6.1%
2021-22	755	39	5.2%
2020-21	743	37	5%
2019-20	832	39	4.7%