This is 234 more than the year before.
Palo Pinto County was ranked 104th in enrollment among Texas counties.
Education in Texas is often a hot button issue, especially as test scores lag behind other states.
“The problems commonly cited are flaws in the school financing system, relatively low teacher salary, poor test performance by students…dropouts from traditional schools in favor of charter schools…gun violence, and mental health issues,” claimed the Texas Almanac.
Enrollment rate of Palo Pinto County schools in 2021-2022 school year
| School | Number of Students in 2021-2022 year | % Change From Previous School Year |
|---|---|---|
| Gordon School | 264 | 20% |
| Graford School | 321 | 1.6% |
| Mineral Wells Academy | 19 | -9.5% |
| Mineral Wells Elementary School | 1,834 | 3.9% |
| Mineral Wells High School | 884 | 7.4% |
| Mineral Wells Junior High School | 498 | -1.6% |
| Palo Pinto Elementary School | 84 | 0% |
| Santo Elementary School | 242 | 15.8% |
| Santo High School | 257 | 5.3% |
| Strawn School | 162 | 14.1% |
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