This is unchanged from the previous school year.
Of the 2,674 students enrolled in Karnes County schools, 7.4% of them were considered to be gifted and talented.
Karnes County enrolled the 118th highest 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 Karnes County Schools in 2020-2021 school year
| School | Number of gifted and talented students | Total Number of students |
|---|---|---|
| Falls City Elementary School | 10 | 232 |
| Falls City High School | 21 | 176 |
| Karnes City High School | 52 | 451 |
| Karnes City Junior High School | 38 | 294 |
| Karnes City Primary School | 0 | 245 |
| Kenedy Elementary School | 7 | 343 |
| Kenedy High School | 24 | 206 |
| Kenedy Middle School | 14 | 174 |
| Roger E. Sides Elementary School | 14 | 324 |
| Runge Elementary School | 3 | 125 |
| Runge High School | 15 | 104 |
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