Of the 2,517 students attending Lavaca County County schools, 67.1% were white. Hispanic students were the second largest ethnicity, making up 22% of Lavaca County County students.
In the previous school year, white students still were the most common group in Lavaca County County, representing 66.7% of the student body.
Hallettsville Elementary School had the most diverse student body in Lavaca 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 3.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ezzell Elementary School | white | 73.7% | 95 |
| Hallettsville Elementary School | white | 66.2% | 435 |
| Hallettsville High School | white | 65.8% | 389 |
| Hallettsville Junior High School | white | 64.5% | 332 |
| Moulton Elementary School | white | 59.5% | 173 |
| Moulton High School | Hispanic | 51.5% | 136 |
| Shiner Elementary School | white | 68.5% | 400 |
| Shiner High School | white | 72.6% | 310 |
| Sweet Home Elementary School | white | 86.8% | 136 |
| Vysehrad Elementary School | white | 70.3% | 111 |
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