This is a 22.2% increase over the previous school year.
Of the 323 students enrolled in Irion County schools, 10.2% of them were considered to be gifted and talented.
Irion County enrolled the 46th 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 Irion County Schools in 2020-2021 school year
| School | Number of gifted and talented students | Total Number of students |
|---|---|---|
| Irion Elementary School | 18 | 184 |
| Irion High School | 15 | 139 |
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