Of the 1,348 students attending Bailey County County schools, 85.8% were Hispanic. White students were the second largest ethnicity, making up 12.5% of Bailey County County students.
In the previous school year, Hispanic students still were the most common group in Bailey County County, representing 86.4% of the student body.
Dillman Elementary School had the most diverse student body in Bailey 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 0.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dillman Elementary School | Hispanic | 85.5% | 386 |
| Mary Deshazo Elementary School | Hispanic | 88.7% | 291 |
| Muleshoe High School | Hispanic | 81.9% | 370 |
| Watson Junior High School | Hispanic | 88% | 301 |
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