Of the 3,631 students attending Gaines County County schools, 58.7% were Hispanic. White students were the second largest ethnicity, making up 38.5% of Gaines County County students.
In the previous school year, Hispanic students still were the most common group in Gaines County County, representing 58.4% of the student body.
Young Elementary School and Seminole High School had the most diverse student body in Gaines 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 1.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loop School | white | 61.6% | 151 |
| Seagraves Schools | Hispanic | 85% | 519 |
| Seminole Elementary School | Hispanic | 50.7% | 426 |
| Seminole High School | Hispanic | 57.2% | 797 |
| Seminole Junior High School | Hispanic | 56.5% | 674 |
| Seminole Primary School | Hispanic | 55.3% | 443 |
| Seminole Success Center | Hispanic | 56.7% | 30 |
| Young Elementary School | Hispanic | 54.5% | 591 |
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