Of all the students welcomed in the 2021-22 school year, 50% of the students were girls, and 50% were boys.
Data also showed that the majority of students were Hispanic, representing 61.8% of the Ft. Davis School total enrollment.
Among the two schools in Jeff Davis County, Valentine School ranked second in enrollment numbers with 36 students in the 2021-22 school year.
Ft. Davis School is a part of Ft. Davis ISD, which roughly covers schools within Jeff Davis County with its main office in Ft Davis.
In the previous school year, Ft. Davis School also had the highest number of students among Jeff Davis County schools.
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.
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.
| School Name | City | Total School Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Ft. Davis School | Ft Davis | 178 |
| Valentine School | Valentine | 36 |
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