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2021-22 School Year: What was most represented ethnicity in Washington County County schools?

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Of the many ethnicities represented in Washington County County schools, the most prevalent ethnic group among students enrolled in Washington County County schools in 2021-22 school year were white, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Of the 5,451 students attending Washington County County schools, 41.3% were white. Hispanic students were the second largest ethnicity, making up 35.5% of Washington County County students.

In the previous school year, white students still were the most common group in Washington County County, representing 40.9% of the student body.

Brenham High School had the most even distribution of races among the county schools, including 41.6% white students, 35% Hispanic students, 19.1% Black students, 2.2% Asian students, 2% Multi-racial students, and 0.1% Pacific Islander students.

In the 2021-22 school year, the total number of students enrolled in public schools in the county dropped 0.07% 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.

Ethnicities in Washington County County in 2021-22 School Year

white [41.3%]Hispanic [35.5%]Black [18.9%]Ethnicities <5% [4.3%]
Students’ Ethnicity Percentage in Washington County County Schools in 2021-22 School Year

School nameMost prevalent ethnic groupPercent of Total Student BodyTotal enrollment
Alton Elementary Schoolwhite43.5%453
Brenham Early Childhood Learning CenterHispanic57.7%222
Brenham Elementary SchoolHispanic42.6%603
Brenham High Schoolwhite41.6%1,557
Brenham Junior High Schoolwhite41.8%779
Brenham Middle SchoolHispanic38.3%689
Burton Elementary Schoolwhite71.8%298
Burton High Schoolwhite67.1%225
Krause Elementary SchoolHispanic39.3%578
Trinity Charter School - Brenham Campuswhite48.9%47

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