Of the 3,207 students attending Houston County County schools, 49.2% were white. Black students were the second largest ethnicity, making up 25.2% of Houston County County students.
In the previous school year, white students still were the most common group in Houston County County, representing 48.2% of the student body.
Crockett Elementary School had the most diverse student body in Houston County County, including white, American Indian, Black, Asian, Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Multi-racial.
In the 2021-22 school year, the total number of students enrolled in public schools in the county dropped 0.03% 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.
| School name | Most prevalent ethnic group | Percent of Total Student Body | Total enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crockett Elementary School | Black | 48.7% | 390 |
| Crockett High School | Black | 46.2% | 370 |
| Crockett Junior High School | Black | 48% | 279 |
| Early Childhood Center | Black | 48.3% | 151 |
| Grapeland Elementary School | white | 64.5% | 321 |
| Grapeland High School | white | 70% | 170 |
| Grapeland Junior High School | white | 62.4% | 141 |
| Kennard ISD | white | 76.1% | 247 |
| Latexo Elementary School | white | 75.9% | 278 |
| Latexo High School | white | 83.4% | 211 |
| Lovelady Elementary School | white | 74.9% | 271 |
| Lovelady Junior High High School | white | 73.4% | 233 |
| Quest Collegiate Academy - Crockett | Hispanic | 38.6% | 145 |
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