Of the 8,791 students attending Waller County County schools, 58.4% were Hispanic. White students were the second largest ethnicity, making up 21% of Waller County County students.
In the previous school year, Hispanic students still were the most common group in Waller County County, representing 59.4% of the student body.
Bryant Elementary School, Evelyn Turlington Elementary School and Royal High School had the most diverse student body in Waller 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 7.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryant Elementary School | white | 41.8% | 1,330 |
| Evelyn Turlington Elementary School | Hispanic | 63.2% | 1,010 |
| Fields Store Elementary School | white | 50.9% | 645 |
| H. T. Jones Elementary School | Hispanic | 59.6% | 690 |
| Hempstead Alternative Learning Center | Hispanic | 75% | 8 |
| Hempstead Elementary School | Hispanic | 60.9% | 795 |
| Hempstead High School | Hispanic | 60.6% | 442 |
| Hempstead Middle School | Hispanic | 63.9% | 341 |
| Royal Early Childhood Center | Hispanic | 71.7% | 467 |
| Royal Elementary School | Hispanic | 75.7% | 707 |
| Royal High School | Hispanic | 72.2% | 774 |
| Royal Junior High School | Hispanic | 75.4% | 627 |
| Safe Haven | Black | 44.4% | 9 |
| Waller Junior High School | Hispanic | 62.7% | 946 |
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