Tagged public schools

9/8/2026

What is a magnet school?

A magnet school is a free public school run by the district, built around a theme, that draws students from across the district instead of one neighborhood. Here is where they came from, how they differ from charters, and what the selective ones require.

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Arthur Chen

7/23/2026

How Many Students Are in Public School in Every State

California and Texas each enroll about 5.5 million public school students, and together they account for roughly a fifth of the national total. Here is the full brick-and-mortar count for all 50 states plus DC, ranked.

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Kate Carter