This is a 6.3% decrease from the previous school year.
Of the 3,530 students enrolled in Calhoun County schools, 6.4% of them were considered to be gifted and talented.
Calhoun County enrolled the 110th 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 Calhoun County Schools in 2022-23 school year
| School | Number of gifted and talented students | Total Number of students |
|---|---|---|
| Calhoun High School | 97 | 987 |
| Harrison/Jefferson/Madison Elementary School | 33 | 664 |
| Hope High School | 0 | 25 |
| Jackson/Roosevelt Elementary School | 28 | 852 |
| Port O. Connor School | 3 | 63 |
| Seadrift School | 12 | 237 |
| Travis Middle School | 52 | 702 |
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