This is a 3.1% decrease from the previous school year.
Of the 1,976 students enrolled in Red River County schools, 7.9% of them were considered to be gifted and talented.
Red River County enrolled the 130th 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 Red River County Schools in 2020-2021 school year
| School | Number of gifted and talented students | Total Number of students |
|---|---|---|
| Avery Elementary School | 9 | 154 |
| Avery Secondary | 10 | 168 |
| Cheatham Elementary School | 9 | 240 |
| Clarksville Middle and High School | 27 | 241 |
| Detroit Elementary School | 13 | 257 |
| Detroit High School | 13 | 130 |
| Detroit Junior High School | 13 | 129 |
| Rivercrest Elementary School | 10 | 321 |
| Rivercrest High School | 25 | 183 |
| Rivercrest Junior High School | 27 | 153 |
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