This is a 4.1% decrease from the previous school year.
Of the 6,010 students enrolled in Austin County schools, 7% of them were considered to be gifted and talented.
Austin County enrolled the 71st 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 Austin County Schools in 2022-23 school year
| School | Number of gifted and talented students | Total Number of students |
|---|---|---|
| Bellville High School | 95 | 698 |
| Brazos Elementary School | 10 | 353 |
| Brazos High School | 11 | 287 |
| Brazos Middle School | 15 | 211 |
| O'Bryant Intermediate School | 23 | 283 |
| O'Bryant Primary School | 30 | 547 |
| Sealy Elementary School | 30 | 702 |
| Sealy High School | 40 | 903 |
| Sealy Junior High School | 48 | 664 |
| Selman Elementary School | 27 | 639 |
| West End Elementary School | 31 | 163 |
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