This is a 3.9% increase over the previous school year.
Of the 2,495 students enrolled in Callahan County schools, 5.4% of them were considered to be gifted and talented.
Callahan County enrolled the 143rd 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 Callahan County Schools in 2020-2021 school year
| School | Number of gifted and talented students | Total Number of students |
|---|---|---|
| Baird Elementary School | 9 | 158 |
| Baird High School | 13 | 123 |
| Clyde Elementary School | 4 | 344 |
| Clyde High School | 20 | 403 |
| Clyde Intermediate School | 14 | 310 |
| Clyde Junior High School | 32 | 340 |
| Cross Plains Elementary School | 7 | 212 |
| Cross Plains High School | 10 | 151 |
| Eula Elementary School | 8 | 284 |
| Eula High School | 8 | 103 |
| Eula Junior High School | 9 | 67 |
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