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141 gifted and talented students were taught in Gaines County schools in the 2021-2022 school year

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Gaines County schools enrolled 141 students who were identified as being gifted and talented during the 2021-2022 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

This is a 10.8% decrease from the previous school year.

Of the 3,631 students enrolled in Gaines County schools, 3.9% of them were considered to be gifted and talented.

Gaines County enrolled the 138th 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 Gaines County Schools in 2021-2022 school year

SchoolNumber of gifted and talented studentsTotal Number of students
Loop School4151
Seagraves Schools33519
Seminole Elementary School16426
Seminole High School44797
Seminole Junior High School40674
Seminole Primary School3443
Seminole Success Center030
Young Elementary School1591

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