This is a 2.6% decrease from the previous school year.
Of the 7,291 students enrolled in Burnet County schools, 5.2% of them were considered to be gifted and talented.
Burnet County enrolled the 88th 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 Burnet County Schools in 2021-2022 school year
| School | Number of gifted and talented students | Total Number of students |
|---|---|---|
| Bertram Elementary School | 10 | 445 |
| Burnet High School | 23 | 953 |
| Burnet Middle School | 44 | 751 |
| Colt Elementary School | 30 | 582 |
| Falls Career High School | 1 | 38 |
| Highland Lakes Elementary School | 10 | 510 |
| Marble Falls Elementary School | 14 | 580 |
| Marble Falls High School | 111 | 1,191 |
| Marble Falls Middle School | 88 | 909 |
| Quest High School | 1 | 47 |
| Rj Richey Elementary School | 31 | 495 |
| Shady Grove Elementary School | 2 | 586 |
| Spicewood Elementary School | 13 | 204 |
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