This is a 5% decrease from the previous school year.
Of the 4,119 students enrolled in Deaf Smith County schools, 2.8% of them were considered to be gifted and talented.
Deaf Smith County enrolled the 98th lowest number of gifted and talented students among Texas counties.
The Texas education system is currently torn between public schools and taxpayer-funded private schools.
Critics argue that private schools use funds that should go to the public school system, while private school advocates claim they’re offering better education for more Texas students.
Gifted & Talented Students in Deaf Smith County Schools in 2021-2022 school year
| School | Number of gifted and talented students | Total Number of students |
|---|---|---|
| Aikman Elementary School | 6 | 401 |
| Bluebonnet Elementary School | 16 | 404 |
| Hereford High School | 51 | 1,154 |
| Hereford Junior High School | 14 | 580 |
| Hereford Preparatory Academy | 6 | 333 |
| Northwest Elementary School | 13 | 457 |
| Tierra Blanca Early Childhood Center | 0 | 260 |
| Walcott Elementary School | 1 | 152 |
| West Central Elementary School | 7 | 378 |
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