Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath (2024) | onestarfoundation.org
Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath (2024) | onestarfoundation.org
At the time, Runnels County had the 91st lowest enrollment in the state.
Data also showed that white students made up 49.1% of the student body, the largest percentage in Runnels County schools, followed by Hispanic students at 47.4%, Black students at 0.9%, American Indian students at 0.3%, Asian students at 0.2%, Pacific Islander students at 0.1% and multiracial students at 2.1%.
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 Runnels County Schools Over 4 Years
Breakdown of Student Enrollment in Runnels County Schools
| School name | Total enrollment in 2022-23 | Total enrollment in 2023-24 | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballinger Elementary School | 368 | 374 | 1.6% |
| Ballinger High School | 266 | 239 | -10.2% |
| Ballinger Junior High School | 179 | 180 | 0.6% |
| Miles Elementary School | 279 | 281 | 0.7% |
| Miles High School | 231 | 223 | -3.5% |
| Olfen School | 126 | 137 | 8.7% |
| Winters Elementary School | 339 | 325 | -4.1% |
| Winters High School | 148 | 141 | -4.7% |
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