Of the 835 students attending Upton County County schools, 63.8% were Hispanic. White students were the second largest ethnicity, making up 31.7% of Upton County County students.
In the previous school year, Hispanic students still were the most common group in Upton County County, representing 66.7% of the student body.
McCamey Middle School had the most even distribution of races among the county schools, including 73.1% Hispanic students, 19.9% white students, 3.8% Black students, 1.9% Multi-racial students, and 1.3% American Indian students.
In the 2021-22 school year, the total number of students enrolled in public schools in the county increased 6.6% when compared to the previous year.
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 | Most prevalent ethnic group | Percent of Total Student Body | Total enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| McCamey High School | Hispanic | 80.6% | 144 |
| McCamey Middle School | Hispanic | 73.1% | 156 |
| McCamey Primary School | Hispanic | 73.1% | 223 |
| Rankin School | white | 52.2% | 312 |
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