This is a 46.2% increase over the previous school year.
Of the 2,773 students enrolled in Pecos County schools, 4.9% of them were considered to be gifted and talented.
Pecos County enrolled the 142nd 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 Pecos County Schools in 2022-23 school year
| School | Number of gifted and talented students | Total Number of students |
|---|---|---|
| Buena Vista School | 17 | 251 |
| Fort Stockton Alamo Elementary School | 4 | 324 |
| Fort Stockton Apache Elementary School | 1 | 333 |
| Fort Stockton High School | 35 | 698 |
| Fort Stockton Intermediate School | 27 | 310 |
| Fort Stockton Middle School | 32 | 515 |
| Iraan Elementary School | 7 | 158 |
| Iraan High School | 7 | 100 |
| Iraan Junior High School | 6 | 77 |
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