This is a 12.5% decrease from the previous school year.
Of the 1,918 students enrolled in Morris County schools, 2.6% of them were considered to be gifted and talented.
Morris County enrolled the 59th 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 Morris County Schools in 2020-2021 school year
| School | Number of gifted and talented students | Total Number of students |
|---|---|---|
| Daingerfield High School | 14 | 316 |
| Daingerfield Junior High School | 13 | 245 |
| Pewitt Elementary School | 6 | 398 |
| Pewitt High School | 6 | 248 |
| Pewitt Junior High School | 3 | 215 |
| South Elementary School | 7 | 214 |
| West Elementary School | 0 | 282 |
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