Longview Times

Of the many ethnicities represented in Upshur County County schools, white was the most prevalent ethnicity among Upshur County County students in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Of the 7,942 students attending Upshur County County schools, 68.1% were white. Hispanic students were the second largest ethnicity, making up 18.1% of Upshur County County students.

In the previous school year, white students still were the most common group in Upshur County County, representing 69.6% of the student body.

Gilmer Elementary School had the most diverse student body in Upshur 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 1.6% 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
Azleway - Big Sandy	white	47.6%	21
Big Sandy Elementary School	white	69.4%	317
Big Sandy High School	white	69.8%	199
Big Sandy Junior High School	white	66.4%	143
Bruce Junior High School	white	58.7%	392
Gilmer Elementary School	white	57.2%	1,116
Gilmer High School	white	62.2%	785
Gilmer Intermediate School	white	56.1%	385
Gladewater High School	white	54.4%	482
Harmony Elementary School	white	74.8%	330
Harmony High School	white	80.1%	291
Harmony Intermediate School	white	77%	174
Harmony Junior High School	white	73.1%	242
New Diana High School	white	74.4%	348
New Diana Middle School	white	72.3%	285
Ore City Elementary School	white	68.2%	421
Ore City High School	white	68.8%	247
Ore City Middle School	white	67.9%	193
Robert F. Hunt Elementary School	white	77.1%	584
Sharon A. Richardson Elementary School	white	67.5%	123
Union Grove Elementary School	white	87%	378
Union Grove High School	white	87.7%	212
Union Grove Junior High School	white	83.2%	113
Union Hill High School	white	78.9%	161