This is a 13.5% decrease from the previous school year.
Of the 1,146 students enrolled in Carson County schools, 7.2% of them were considered to be gifted and talented.
Carson County enrolled the 80th 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 Carson County Schools in 2021-2022 school year
| School | Number of gifted and talented students | Total Number of students |
|---|---|---|
| Groom School | 3 | 143 |
| Panhandle Elementary School | 13 | 314 |
| Panhandle High School | 27 | 183 |
| Panhandle Junior High School | 18 | 167 |
| White Deer Elementary School | 5 | 195 |
| White Deer High School | 17 | 144 |
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