Nortex Times

There were 21 American Indian students enrolled in Montague County schools in the 2022-23 school year, 25% less than the previous year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Data showed that Montague County welcomed 2,989 students during the 2022-23 school year.

Among the 12 schools in Montague County, Bowie High School recorded the highest enrollment of American Indian students in the 2022-23 school year, with a total of eight 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 American Indian students enrolment	Total enrollment
Bowie High School	1.6	498
Nocona Elementary School	0	366
Bowie Intermediate School	0.6	362
Bowie Junior High School	1.1	362
Nocona High School	0.4	244
Saint Jo Elementary School	1.5	196
Nocona Middle School	0	194
Forestburg School	0.5	185
Gold Burg School	0	154
Montague Elementary School	0	151
Saint Jo High School	1.3	149
Prairie Valley High School	0	128