This is a 2.6% decrease from the previous school year.
Of the 4,729 students enrolled in Palo Pinto County schools, 4.8% of them were considered to be gifted and talented.
Palo Pinto County enrolled the 109th 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 Palo Pinto County Schools in 2022-23 school year
| School | Number of gifted and talented students | Total Number of students |
|---|---|---|
| Gordon School | 17 | 239 |
| Mineral Wells Academy | 0 | 19 |
| Mineral Wells Elementary School | 50 | 1,915 |
| Mineral Wells High School | 48 | 920 |
| Mineral Wells Junior High School | 15 | 498 |
| Palo Pinto Elementary School | 6 | 97 |
| Santo Elementary School | 14 | 270 |
| Santo High School | 33 | 276 |
| Strawn School | 2 | 174 |
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