Amarillo Gazette

There were seven Black students enrolled in Carson County schools in the 2021-22 school year, 16.7% more than the previous year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Data showed that Carson County welcomed 1,146 students during the 2021-22 school year.

Among the six schools in Carson County, Panhandle Elementary School recorded the highest enrollment of Black students in the 2021-22 school year, with a total of five 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.

School name	% of Black students enrolment	Total enrollment
Panhandle Elementary School	1.6	314
White Deer Elementary School	0	195
Panhandle High School	0.5	183
Panhandle Junior High School	0	167
White Deer High School	0.7	144
Groom School	0	143