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Henry County colleges: Which ethnic group was most represented in 2022-23 school year's admission?

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Willie Huffman | Tennessee College of Applied Technology

Willie Huffman | Tennessee College of Applied Technology

White students were the most represented ethnicity among students at Henry County's only university in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

Of the 248 students attending the only institution in the county at the time, 79.8% were white. This is an increase of 19.3% in enrollment numbers, compared to the previous year.

Black or African American students comprised the second largest ethnic group in the county, followed by multiracial students.

Countywide, the number of undergraduates attending the only university in the county during the 2022-23 school year grew by 21%.

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%.

Students' Ethnicity Percentage in Henry County University in 2022-23 School Year

Ethnic Group% of Total Student Body
White79.8%
Black or African American6.9%
Multiracial4.8%
Hispanic4%
American Indian or Alaskan Native0.8%
Asian0.8%
Unknown0.8%

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