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, Palo Pinto County had the 100th largest enrollment in the state.
Data also showed that white students made up 58.2% of the student body, the largest percentage in Palo Pinto County schools, followed by Hispanic students at 35.3%, Black students at 2.3%, Asian students at 0.7%, American Indian students at 0.3%, Pacific Islander students at 0.1% and multiracial students at 3.1%.
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 Palo Pinto County Schools Over 4 Years
Breakdown of Student Enrollment in Palo Pinto County Schools
| School name | Total enrollment in 2022-23 | Total enrollment in 2023-24 | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon School | 239 | 233 | -2.5% |
| Graford School | 321 | 330 | 2.8% |
| Mineral Wells Academy | 19 | 20 | 5.3% |
| Mineral Wells Elementary School | 1,915 | 1,907 | -0.4% |
| Mineral Wells High School | 920 | 931 | 1.2% |
| Mineral Wells Junior High School | 498 | 463 | -7% |
| Palo Pinto Elementary School | 97 | 102 | 5.2% |
| Santo Elementary School | 270 | 278 | 3% |
| Santo High School | 276 | 278 | 0.7% |
| Strawn School | 174 | 165 | -5.2% |
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