U.S. Census figures show that Texas ranks among the fastest-growing states in the U.S. It grew by roughly 8 million people between 2000 and 2020, and estimates say it’s grown by at least another 2 million since.
Fort Worth is a prime example of this, with a population that just reached 1 million, making it emblematic of the boom that’s happening across the state.
But despite that, Texas school districts, including Fort Worth, are seeing enrollment drop. Districts that for years were considered fast growing are being forced to accept a new reality and make difficult decisions to remain financially solvent…