Of the 2,304 students attending Falls County County schools, 40.5% were Hispanic. Black students were the second largest ethnicity, making up 28.6% of Falls County County students.
In the previous school year, Hispanic students still were the most common group in Falls County County, representing 38.5% of the student body.
Chilton School had the most diverse student body in Falls 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 2.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chilton School | Hispanic | 59.8% | 547 |
| Marlin Elementary School | Black | 57.3% | 459 |
| Marlin High School | Black | 51.5% | 229 |
| Marlin Middle School | Black | 53.1% | 194 |
| Rosebud-Lott Elementary School | white | 47.3% | 410 |
| Rosebud-Lott High School | white | 48.2% | 228 |
| Rosebud-Lott Middle School | white | 48.8% | 82 |
| Westphalia Elementary School | white | 88.4% | 155 |
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