This is a 3.3% decrease from the previous school year.
Of the 3,651 students enrolled in Gonzales County schools, 7.3% of them were considered to be gifted and talented.
Gonzales County enrolled the 101st 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 Gonzales County Schools in 2022-23 school year
| School | Number of gifted and talented students | Total Number of students |
|---|---|---|
| Gonzales Elementary School | 12 | 537 |
| Gonzales High School | 74 | 791 |
| Gonzales Junior High School | 40 | 567 |
| Gonzales North Avenue | 38 | 549 |
| Gonzales Primary Academy | 0 | 161 |
| Nixon Smiley Elementary School | 21 | 458 |
| Nixon-Smiley Middle School | 39 | 300 |
| Waelder School | 11 | 290 |
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