This is a 6% increase over the previous school year.
Of the 2,694 students enrolled in Jones County schools, 5.9% of them were considered to be gifted and talented.
Jones County enrolled the 126th 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 Jones County Schools in 2022-23 school year
| School | Number of gifted and talented students | Total Number of students |
|---|---|---|
| Anson Elementary School | 17 | 368 |
| Anson High School | 24 | 217 |
| Anson Middle School | 15 | 167 |
| Hamlin Collegiate Elementary School | 0 | 232 |
| Hawley Elementary School | 25 | 406 |
| Hawley High School | 24 | 213 |
| Hawley Middle School | 33 | 200 |
| Lueders-Avoca Elementary/Junior High School | 1 | 76 |
| Lueders-Avoca High School | 0 | 25 |
| Oliver Elementary School | 5 | 303 |
| Stamford High School | 7 | 191 |
| Stamford Middle School | 2 | 110 |
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