This is 89 fewer than the year before.
Yoakum County was ranked 157th in enrollment among Texas counties.
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.
Enrollment rate of Yoakum County schools in 2020-2021 school year
School | Number of Students in 2020-2021 year | % Change From Previous School Year |
---|---|---|
Denver City High School | 494 | -1.6% |
Dodson Primary School | 399 | -1.7% |
Kelley Elementary School | 345 | -8% |
Plains Elementary School | 185 | -20.9% |
Plains High School | 135 | 6.3% |
Plains Middle School | 111 | -8.3% |
William G. Gravitt Junior High School | 400 | 1.8% |