This is a 6.1% decrease from the previous school year.
Of the 1,928 students enrolled in Runnels County schools, 7.2% of them were considered to be gifted and talented.
Runnels County enrolled the 139th 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 Runnels County Schools in 2022-23 school year
| School | Number of gifted and talented students | Total Number of students |
|---|---|---|
| Ballinger Elementary School | 8 | 368 |
| Ballinger High School | 21 | 266 |
| Ballinger Junior High School | 10 | 179 |
| Miles Elementary School | 16 | 279 |
| Miles High School | 23 | 231 |
| Olfen School | 5 | 126 |
| Winters Elementary School | 26 | 339 |
| Winters High School | 15 | 148 |
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