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There were 3 African American students enrolled in Hermleigh ISD schools in 2022-23 school year

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Texas State Board Of Education Vice Chair Pam Little (2024) | pamlittle.com

Texas State Board Of Education Vice Chair Pam Little (2024) | pamlittle.com

There were three African American students enrolled in Hermleigh ISD schools in the 2022-23 school year, 40% less than the previous year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Data showed that Hermleigh ISD schools welcomed 243 students during the 2022-23 school year. Among them, African American students comprised 1.2% of the student body to be one of the least represented ethnicities in the district.

Hermleigh ISD roughly covers schools within Scurry County and has a main office in Hermleigh.

Hermleigh School was the only school in the district which enrolled African American students, welcoming three students in the 2022-23 school 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.

Ethnicities in Hermleigh ISD Schools in 2022-23 School Year
White (58.8%)Hispanic (38.3%)Ethnicities < 5% (2.9%)

Enrollment in Hermleigh ISD Schools During the Last 4 years

YearTotal District EnrollmentTotal of African American StudentsAfrican American students %
2022-2324331.2%
2021-2225851.9%
2020-2126572.6%
2019-2024341.6%

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