This is a 6.4% increase over the previous school year.
Of the 1,638 students enrolled in Jack County schools, 5.1% of them were considered to be gifted and talented.
Jack County enrolled the 79th 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 Jack County Schools in 2020-2021 school year
| School | Number of gifted and talented students | Total Number of students |
|---|---|---|
| Bryson School | 13 | 260 |
| Jacksboro Elementary School | 15 | 504 |
| Jacksboro High School | 14 | 291 |
| Jacksboro Middle School | 24 | 267 |
| Perrin Elementary School | 8 | 164 |
| Perrin High School | 9 | 152 |
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