Forest Country News

There were six Asian students enrolled in Hemphill ISD schools in the 2021-22 school year, the same number as the previous year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Data showed that Hemphill ISD schools welcomed 902 students during the 2021-22 school year. Among them, Asian students comprised 0.7% of the student body to be one of the least represented ethnicities in the district.

Hemphill ISD roughly covers schools within Sabine County and has a main office in Hemphill.

Among the three schools in Hemphill ISD schools, Hemphill High School recorded the highest enrollment of Asian students in the 2021-22 school year, with a total of four students.

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.

Year	Total District Enrollment	Total of Asian Students	Asian students %
2021-22	902	6	0.7
2020-21	879	6	0.7
2019-20	912	6	0.7