Dr. Miguel Cardona (left), Secretary of Education and Cindy Marten, Deputy Secretary | https://www2.ed.gov/news/staff/bios/index.html
Dr. Miguel Cardona (left), Secretary of Education and Cindy Marten, Deputy Secretary | https://www2.ed.gov/news/staff/bios/index.html
Of the 1,817 students attending institutions in the county at the time, 87.3% were white. This is a decrease of 10.8% in enrollment numbers, compared to the previous year.
Hispanic students comprised the second largest ethnic group in the county, followed by multiracial students.
Countywide, the number of undergraduates attending the two universities in the county during the 2022-23 school year fell by 9.9%. Missouri State University-West Plains reported the largest student body, with 1,770 students.
Graduation rates reveal a significant achievement gap among different ethnicities. While white students graduate at a rate of 62.1%, Black and Hispanic students graduate at a rate of around 40%.
| Ethnic Group | % of Total Student Body |
|---|---|
| White | 87.3% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Multiracial | 2.9% |
| Unknown | 2.9% |
| Black or African American | 1.9% |
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| U.S. nonresident | 1% |
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