im trying to recall the title of a short story i read as a kid. i believe it was a bradbury piece. the story is about a gifted child anxious to do well on a government imposed test. the twist is that, unknown to the child, those who do well on the test are considered threats to the state and executed. this story ring a bell with anyone?
cheers

Sounds familiar, but I can't help you with this one. I have no doubts some of the brains here will have no problem solving your dilema.

Hey! From one newbie to another welcome.

Fifth time for "Examination Day," by Henry Slesar, JUST ON THIS FORUM! (Unfortunately I don't have as good ways of keeping track which stories have been attributed to Ray on other forums, but this one's right up there!)

April 2002:
https://raybradburyboard.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/6891...051095901#3051095901

January 2003:
https://raybradburyboard.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/3791...981056901#3981056901

December, 2003:
https://raybradburyboard.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/6891...421008901#2421008901

September 2004:
https://raybradburyboard.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/6891...631060011#1631060011