Longview Times

There were 46 African American students enrolled in White Oak ISD schools in the 2022-23 school year, 2.2% more than the previous year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Data showed that White Oak ISD schools welcomed 1,440 students during the 2022-23 school year. Among them, African American students comprised 3.2% of the student body to be one of the least represented ethnicities in the district.

White Oak ISD roughly covers schools within Gregg County and has a main office in White Oak.

Among the four schools in White Oak ISD schools, White Oak High School recorded the highest enrollment of African American students in the 2022-23 school year, with a total of 16 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 %
2022-23	1,440	46	3.2%
2021-22	1,466	45	3.1%
2020-21	1,468	46	3.1%
2019-20	1,501	53	3.5%