This is a 5.7% increase over the previous school year.
Of the 1,754 students enrolled in Rains County schools, 6.4% of them were considered to be gifted and talented.
Rains County enrolled the 99th lowest 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 Rains County Schools in 2022-23 school year
| School | Number of gifted and talented students | Total Number of students |
|---|---|---|
| Rains Elementary School | 5 | 437 |
| Rains High School | 52 | 507 |
| Rains Intermediate School | 21 | 385 |
| Rains Junior High School | 34 | 425 |
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