Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath (2024) | onestarfoundation.org
Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath (2024) | onestarfoundation.org
This is one fewer than the year before.
Bailey County was ranked 180th 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 Bailey County schools in 2022-2023 school year
| School | Number of Students in 2022-2023 year | % Change From Previous School Year |
|---|---|---|
| Dillman Elementary School | 403 | 4.4% |
| Mary Deshazo Elementary School | 290 | -0.3% |
| Muleshoe High School | 359 | -3% |
| Watson Junior High School | 295 | -2% |
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