Of the 766 students attending Knox County County schools, 51.7% were Hispanic. White students were the second largest ethnicity, making up 41.1% of Knox County County students.
In the previous school year, Hispanic students still were the most common group in Knox County County, representing 50% of the student body.
Munday Secondary had the most diverse student body in Knox 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 remained the same when compared to the previous year.
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 | Most prevalent ethnic group | Percent of Total Student Body | Total enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin School | white | 56.4% | 133 |
| Knox City School | Hispanic | 57.9% | 228 |
| Munday Elementary School | Hispanic | 47.2% | 235 |
| Munday Secondary | Hispanic | 60.6% | 170 |
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