Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath (2024) | onestarfoundation.org
Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath (2024) | onestarfoundation.org
Of the 2,433 students attending Karnes County schools, 71.7% were Hispanic. White students comprised the second-largest ethnic group in the county, making up 25.2% of the student body.
In the previous school year, Hispanic students were also the most represented group in Karnes County school districts, comprising 55.6% of the student body.
Karnes City ISD had the most diverse student body in the county, including white, American Indian, Black, Asian, Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and multiracial students.
In the 2023-24 school year, the total number of students enrolled in the county dropped 60.8% compared to the previous year.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Karnes County.
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.
| District | Most prevalent ethnic group | Percent of Total Student Body | Total enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falls City ISD | White | 78.4% | 436 |
| Karnes City ISD | Hispanic | 77.2% | 1,031 |
| Kenedy ISD | Hispanic | 89.7% | 770 |
| Runge ISD | Hispanic | 87.2% | 196 |
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