This is a 13.8% decrease from the previous school year.
Of the 1,772 students enrolled in Newton County schools, 6.3% of them were considered to be gifted and talented.
Newton County enrolled the 98th lowest number of gifted and talented students among Texas counties.
The Texas education system is currently torn between public schools and taxpayer-funded private schools.
Critics argue that private schools use funds that should go to the public school system, while private school advocates claim they’re offering better education for more Texas students.
Gifted & Talented Students in Newton County Schools in 2020-2021 school year
| School | Number of gifted and talented students | Total Number of students |
|---|---|---|
| Burkeville School | 9 | 269 |
| Deweyville Elementary School | 9 | 259 |
| Deweyville High School | 19 | 275 |
| Newton Elementary School | 22 | 423 |
| Newton High School | 26 | 259 |
| Newton Middle School | 27 | 287 |
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