This is a 27% decrease from the previous school year.
Of the 1,258 students enrolled in Refugio County schools, 3.7% of them were considered to be gifted and talented.
Refugio County enrolled the 54th 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 Refugio County Schools in 2021-2022 school year
| School | Number of gifted and talented students | Total Number of students |
|---|---|---|
| Austwell-Tivoli Elementary School | 1 | 72 |
| Austwell-Tivoli High School | 6 | 59 |
| Refugio Elementary School | 1 | 305 |
| Refugio High School | 7 | 219 |
| Refugio Junior High School | 4 | 165 |
| Woodsboro Elementary School | 5 | 248 |
| Woodsboro High School | 22 | 190 |
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