Of the 3,939 students attending Willacy County County schools, 97.5% were Hispanic. White students were the second largest ethnicity, making up 2% of Willacy County County students.
In the previous school year, Hispanic students still were the most common group in Willacy County County, representing 97.4% of the student body.
Smith Elementary School had the most diverse student body in Willacy 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 3.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lasara Elementary School | Hispanic | 100% | 231 |
| Lasara High School | Hispanic | 100% | 96 |
| Lyford Elementary School | Hispanic | 98.1% | 619 |
| Lyford High School | Hispanic | 97.2% | 460 |
| Lyford Middle School | Hispanic | 94.6% | 349 |
| Myra Green Middle School | Hispanic | 98.5% | 409 |
| Pittman Elementary School | Hispanic | 98.6% | 574 |
| Raymondville High School | Hispanic | 98.4% | 507 |
| Raymondville Options Academic Academy | Hispanic | 100% | 44 |
| San Perlita Elementary School | Hispanic | 92.7% | 96 |
| San Perlita High School | Hispanic | 90.9% | 77 |
| San Perlita Middle School | Hispanic | 98% | 50 |
| Smith Elementary School | Hispanic | 96.3% | 427 |
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