This is an 11.5% increase over the previous school year.
Of the 1,053 students enrolled in Wheeler County schools, 2.8% of them were considered to be gifted and talented.
Wheeler County enrolled the 37th 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 Wheeler County Schools in 2022-23 school year
| School | Number of gifted and talented students | Total Number of students |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Elliott School | 0 | 153 |
| Kelton School | 19 | 153 |
| Shamrock Elementary School | 1 | 176 |
| Shamrock High School | 3 | 111 |
| Shamrock Middle School | 5 | 73 |
| Wheeler School | 1 | 387 |
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