This is a 0.6% increase over the previous school year.
Of the 3,070 students enrolled in Scurry County schools, 5.1% of them were considered to be gifted and talented.
Scurry County enrolled the 127th 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 Scurry County Schools in 2022-23 school year
| School | Number of gifted and talented students | Total Number of students |
|---|---|---|
| Hermleigh School | 29 | 243 |
| Ira School | 3 | 267 |
| Snyder High School | 49 | 709 |
| Snyder Intermediate School | 22 | 362 |
| Snyder Junior High School | 42 | 594 |
| Snyder Primary School | 12 | 895 |
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