Nortex Times

There were 24 African American students enrolled in Graham ISD schools in the 2022-23 school year, 17.2% less than the previous year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Data showed that Graham ISD schools welcomed 2,261 students during the 2022-23 school year. Among them, African American students comprised 1.1% of the student body to be one of the least represented ethnicities in the district.

Graham ISD roughly covers schools within Young County and has a main office in Graham.

Among the four schools in Graham ISD schools, Graham Elementary School recorded the highest enrollment of African American students in the 2022-23 school year, with a total of 13 students.

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.

Year	Total District Enrollment	Total of African American Students	African American students %
2022-23	2,261	24	1.1%
2021-22	2,297	29	1.3%
2020-21	2,279	23	1%
2019-20	2,340	25	1.1%