This is a 22.2% increase over the previous school year.
Of the 380 students enrolled in Briscoe County schools, 5.8% of them were considered to be gifted and talented.
Briscoe County enrolled the 30th lowest number of gifted and talented students among Texas counties.
Education in Texas is often a hot button issue, especially as test scores lag behind other states.
“The problems commonly cited are flaws in the school financing system, relatively low teacher salary, poor test performance by students…dropouts from traditional schools in favor of charter schools…gun violence, and mental health issues,” claimed the Texas Almanac.
Gifted & Talented Students in Briscoe County Schools in 2021-2022 school year
School | Number of gifted and talented students | Total Number of students |
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Silverton School | 17 | 187 |
Valley School | 5 | 193 |