This is a 14.3% increase over the previous school year.
Of the 1,726 students enrolled in Newton County schools, 7.4% of them were considered to be gifted and talented.
Newton County enrolled the 148th 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 Newton County Schools in 2021-2022 school year
| School | Number of gifted and talented students | Total Number of students |
|---|---|---|
| Burkeville School | 13 | 232 |
| Deweyville Elementary School | 6 | 269 |
| Deweyville High School | 19 | 261 |
| Newton Elementary School | 35 | 396 |
| Newton High School | 27 | 260 |
| Newton Middle School | 28 | 308 |
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