Of the 1,258 students attending Refugio County County schools, 64.8% were Hispanic. White students were the second largest ethnicity, making up 28.2% of Refugio County County students.
In the previous school year, Hispanic students still were the most common group in Refugio County County, representing 64.9% of the student body.
Refugio Elementary School, Woodsboro High School and Woodsboro Elementary School had the most diverse student body in Refugio 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 0.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austwell-Tivoli Elementary School | Hispanic | 63.9% | 72 |
| Austwell-Tivoli High School | Hispanic | 79.7% | 59 |
| Refugio Elementary School | Hispanic | 71.5% | 305 |
| Refugio High School | Hispanic | 68.9% | 219 |
| Refugio Junior High School | Hispanic | 60% | 165 |
| Woodsboro Elementary School | Hispanic | 60.5% | 248 |
| Woodsboro High School | Hispanic | 54.7% | 190 |
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