This is a 2.4% decrease from the previous school year.
Of the 3,463 students enrolled in San Jacinto County schools, 5.9% of them were considered to be gifted and talented.
San Jacinto County enrolled the 116th 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 San Jacinto County Schools in 2020-2021 school year
| School | Number of gifted and talented students | Total Number of students |
|---|---|---|
| Coldspring Intermediate School | 28 | 305 |
| Coldspring-Oakhurst High School | 20 | 459 |
| Lincoln Junior High School | 34 | 369 |
| Shepherd High School | 18 | 539 |
| Shepherd Intermediate School | 43 | 415 |
| Shepherd Middle School | 39 | 488 |
| Shepherd Primary School | 11 | 488 |
| Street Elementary School | 11 | 400 |
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