Of the 2,571 students attending Callahan County County schools, 78.5% were white. Hispanic students were the second largest ethnicity, making up 17.2% of Callahan County County students.
In the previous school year, white students still were the most common group in Callahan County County, representing 79.1% of the student body.
Clyde Elementary School and Eula Elementary School had the most diverse student body in Callahan 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 increased 3.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baird Elementary School | white | 74.2% | 151 |
| Baird High School | white | 76.1% | 142 |
| Clyde Elementary School | white | 77.8% | 374 |
| Clyde High School | white | 81.1% | 412 |
| Clyde Intermediate School | white | 77.9% | 290 |
| Clyde Junior High School | white | 77.7% | 359 |
| Cross Plains Elementary School | white | 81% | 216 |
| Cross Plains High School | white | 81% | 163 |
| Eula Elementary School | white | 77.1% | 258 |
| Eula High School | white | 82.7% | 104 |
| Eula Junior High School | white | 74.5% | 102 |
Alerts Sign-up