Tyler Reporter

There were 60 African American students enrolled in Canton ISD schools in the 2021-22 school year, 13.2% more than the previous year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Data showed that Canton ISD schools welcomed 2,284 students during the 2021-22 school year. Among them, African American students comprised 2.6% of the student body to be one of the least represented ethnicities in the district.

Canton ISD roughly covers schools within Van Zandt County and has a main office in Canton.

Among the four schools in Canton ISD schools, Canton High School recorded the highest enrollment of African American students in the 2021-22 school year, with a total of 22 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.

Year	Total District Enrollment	Total of African American Students	African American students %
2021-22	2,284	60	2.6
2020-21	2,134	53	2.5
2019-20	2,199	49	2.2