This is a 3.6% increase over the previous school year.
Of the 1,409 students enrolled in Stephens County schools, 6.1% of them were considered to be gifted and talented.
Stephens County enrolled the 79th 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 Stephens County Schools in 2022-23 school year
| School | Number of gifted and talented students | Total Number of students |
|---|---|---|
| Breckenridge High School | 26 | 424 |
| Breckenridge Junior High School | 30 | 300 |
| East Elementary School | 5 | 404 |
| South Elementary School | 25 | 281 |
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