Far West Texas News

There were six Black students enrolled in Hudspeth County schools in the 2022-23 school year, 14.3% less than the previous year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Data showed that Hudspeth County welcomed 554 students during the 2022-23 school year.

Among the five schools in Hudspeth County, Sierra Blanca School recorded the highest enrollment of Black students in the 2022-23 school year, with a total of four 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	% of Black students enrolment	Total enrollment
Benito Martinez Elementary School	0.6	165
Sierra Blanca School	3.4	116
Fort Hancock High School	0.9	113
Fort Hancock Middle School	0	99
Dell City School	0	61