This is a 17.1% decrease from the previous school year.
Of the 2,310 students enrolled in Ward County schools, 2.7% of them were considered to be gifted and talented.
Ward County enrolled the 66th lowest 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 Ward County Schools in 2021-2022 school year
| School | Number of gifted and talented students | Total Number of students |
|---|---|---|
| George Cullender Kind | 0 | 228 |
| Grandfalls-Royalty School | 1 | 148 |
| Monahans Education Center | 0 | 21 |
| Monahans High School | 29 | 600 |
| Sudderth Elementary School | 13 | 470 |
| Tatom Elementary School | 2 | 488 |
| Walker Junior High School | 18 | 355 |
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