Most Harris County school districts saw enrollment decline in 2025, data shows
School districts located in or partially within Harris County saw a combined 3% decline in enrollment over the past year, according to Texas Education Agency data.
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School districts located in or partially within Harris County saw a combined 3% decline in enrollment over the past year, according to Texas Education Agency data.
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