This is a 225% increase over the previous school year.
Of the 1,086 students enrolled in Wheeler County schools, 2.4% of them were considered to be gifted and talented.
Wheeler County enrolled the 36th 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 Wheeler County Schools in 2021-2022 school year
| School | Number of gifted and talented students | Total Number of students |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Elliott School | 0 | 159 |
| Kelton School | 16 | 137 |
| Shamrock Elementary School | 2 | 187 |
| Shamrock High School | 3 | 116 |
| Shamrock Middle School | 3 | 79 |
| Wheeler School | 2 | 408 |
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