This is a 6.5% decrease from the previous school year.
Of the 3,111 students enrolled in Houston County schools, 5% of them were considered to be gifted and talented.
Houston County enrolled the 127th 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 Houston County Schools in 2022-23 school year
| School | Number of gifted and talented students | Total Number of students |
|---|---|---|
| Crockett Elementary School | 4 | 399 |
| Crockett High School | 26 | 361 |
| Crockett Junior High School | 18 | 291 |
| Early Childhood Center | 0 | 152 |
| Grapeland Elementary School | 17 | 310 |
| Grapeland High School | 2 | 168 |
| Grapeland Junior High School | 10 | 137 |
| Kennard ISD | 18 | 258 |
| Latexo Elementary School | 15 | 298 |
| Latexo High School | 15 | 199 |
| Lovelady Elementary School | 14 | 285 |
| Lovelady Junior High High School | 18 | 253 |
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