Longview Times

There were 7,665 Hispanic students enrolled in Hallsville ISD schools in the 2021-22 school year, 59.9% more than the previous year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Data showed that Hallsville ISD schools welcomed 19,104 students during the 2021-22 school year. Among them, Hispanic students comprised 40.1% of the student body to be one of the most represented ethnicities in the district.

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

Among the seven schools in Hallsville ISD schools, Texas Virtual Academy at Hallsville recorded the highest enrollment of Hispanic students in the 2021-22 school year, with a total of 6,828 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 Hispanic Students	Hispanic students %
2021-22	19,104	7,665	40.1
2020-21	15,267	4,793	31.4
2019-20	11,462	3,364	29.3