This is a 4.2% increase over the previous school year.
Of the 3,997 students enrolled in Harrison County schools, 5.6% of them were considered to be gifted and talented.
Harrison County enrolled the 111th 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 Harrison County Schools in 2022-23 school year
| School | Number of gifted and talented students | Total Number of students |
|---|---|---|
| Baker-Koonce Intermediate School | 67 | 568 |
| Beckville Junior-Senior High School | 6 | 343 |
| Beckville Sunset Elementary School | 14 | 343 |
| Carthage High School | 51 | 809 |
| Carthage Junior High School | 36 | 392 |
| Carthage Primary School | 3 | 484 |
| Gary School | 12 | 493 |
| Libby Elementary School | 14 | 368 |
| Panola Charter School | 1 | 30 |
| Panola Early College High School | 3 | 53 |
| Texas Early College High School | 17 | 114 |
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