Longview Times

There were 16 African American students enrolled in Union Hill ISD schools in the 2021-22 school year, 30.4% less than the previous year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Data showed that Union Hill ISD schools welcomed 284 students during the 2021-22 school year. Among them, African American students comprised 5.6% of the student body to be one of the most represented ethnicities in the district.

Union Hill ISD roughly covers schools within Upshur County and has a main office in Gilmer.

Among the two schools in Union Hill ISD schools, Union Hill High School recorded the highest enrollment of African American students in the 2021-22 school year, with a total of 10 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 %
2021-22	284	16	5.6
2020-21	307	23	7.5
2019-20	331	25	7.6