This is 135 fewer than the year before.
Willacy County was ranked 111th 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 Willacy County schools in 2021-2022 school year
| School | Number of Students in 2021-2022 year | % Change From Previous School Year |
|---|---|---|
| Lasara Elementary School | 231 | 3.1% |
| Lasara High School | 96 | 7.9% |
| Lyford Elementary School | 619 | 0% |
| Lyford High School | 460 | -3.6% |
| Lyford Middle School | 349 | -1.1% |
| Myra Green Middle School | 409 | -9.3% |
| Pittman Elementary School | 574 | -3.9% |
| Raymondville High School | 507 | -7.7% |
| Raymondville Options Academic Academy | 44 | 10% |
| San Perlita Elementary School | 96 | -5% |
| San Perlita High School | 77 | -2.5% |
| San Perlita Middle School | 50 | -3.9% |
| Smith Elementary School | 427 | -3.6% |
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