Tyler Reporter

There were 31 African American students enrolled in Quitman ISD schools in the 2022-23 school year, 10.7% more than the previous year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Data showed that Quitman ISD schools welcomed 1,216 students during the 2022-23 school year. Among them, African American students comprised 2.5% of the student body to be one of the least represented ethnicities in the district.

Quitman ISD roughly covers schools within Wood County and has a main office in Quitman.

Among the three schools in Quitman ISD schools, Quitman Elementary School recorded the highest enrollment of African American students in the 2022-23 school year, with a total of 15 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 %
2022-23	1,216	31	2.5%
2021-22	1,179	28	2.4%
2020-21	1,130	31	2.7%
2019-20	1,182	34	2.9%