This is a 6.6% increase over the previous school year.
Of the 1,440 students enrolled in Hamilton County schools, 5.6% of them were considered to be gifted and talented.
Hamilton County enrolled the 73rd 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 Hamilton County Schools in 2022-23 school year
| School | Number of gifted and talented students | Total Number of students |
|---|---|---|
| Ann Whitney Elementary School | 14 | 397 |
| Hamilton High School | 28 | 236 |
| Hamilton Junior High School | 21 | 184 |
| Hico Elementary School | 13 | 333 |
| Hico High School | 5 | 290 |
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