Longview Times

There were 50 African American students enrolled in Karnack ISD schools in the 2021-22 school year, 15.3% less than the previous year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Data showed that Karnack ISD schools welcomed 134 students during the 2021-22 school year. Among them, African American students comprised 37.3% of the student body to be one of the most represented ethnicities in the district.

Karnack ISD roughly covers schools within Harrison County and has a main office in Karnack.

George Washington Carver Elementary School was the only school in the district which enrolled African American students, welcoming 50 students in the 2021-22 school 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.

Year	Total District Enrollment	Total of African American Students	African American students %
2021-22	134	50	37.3
2020-21	143	59	41.3
2019-20	144	71	49.3