Enrollment at The Varnett Public School decreased by 14.7% compared to previous school year

TX Commissioner of Education Mike Morath 2023 | State Board for Education

By Houston Republic

Dec 16, 2023

There were 1,137 students enrolled in The Varnett Public School in the 2021-22 school year, 14.7% less than the previous year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Of all the students welcomed in the 2021-22 school year, 53.6% of them were girls, and 46.4% were boys.

Data also shows that the majority of students were Hispanic, representing 65.2% of the The Varnett Public School total enrollment.

The Varnett Public School roughly covers schools within Harris County with its main office in Houston.

Among the three schools in The Varnett Public School, Varnett Charter School recorded the highest enrollment of 516 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.

Enrollment in The Varnett Public School Over 3 Years