Texas State Board Of Education Secretary Pat Hardy (2024) | twitter.com/pathardy
Texas State Board Of Education Secretary Pat Hardy (2024) | twitter.com/pathardy
At the time, Yoakum County had the 94th lowest enrollment in the state.
Data also showed that Hispanic students made up 81.7% of the student body, the largest percentage in Yoakum County schools, followed by white students at 16.1%, Asian students at 0.6%, Black students at 0.5%, American Indian students at 0.2% and multiracial students at 0.9%.
A recent study by WalletHub classified Texas as one of the least-educated states in the U.S., ranking it 41st out of 50 in educational quality and student outcomes.
Enrollment in Yoakum County Schools Over 4 Years
Breakdown of Student Enrollment in Yoakum County Schools
| School name | Total enrollment in 2022-23 | Total enrollment in 2023-24 | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver City High School | 521 | 512 | -1.7% |
| Dodson Primary School | 347 | 334 | -3.7% |
| Kelley Elementary School | 325 | 326 | 0.3% |
| Plains Elementary School | 203 | 193 | -4.9% |
| Plains High School | 132 | 134 | 1.5% |
| Plains Middle School | 96 | 94 | -2.1% |
| William G. Gravitt Junior High School | 364 | 333 | -8.5% |
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