For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,883 students in Panola County, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 31 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Panola County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Panola County, TX are Panola Early College High School, Beckville Jr-sr High School and Beckville Sunset Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Panola County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Panola County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Panola County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Panola Early College High School
Charter School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1109 W Panola
Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-6355
Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-6355
Grades: 8-12
| 53 students
Rank: #22.
Beckville Jr-sr High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Bearcat Dr
Beckville, TX 75631
(903) 678-3591
Beckville, TX 75631
(903) 678-3591
Grades: 6-12
| 343 students
Rank: #33.
Beckville Sunset Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4378 Sh 149
Beckville, TX 75631
(903) 678-3601
Beckville, TX 75631
(903) 678-3601
Grades: PK-5
| 343 students
Rank: #44.
Libby Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
425 Davis St
Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-8862
Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-8862
Grades: 2-3
| 368 students
Rank: #55.
Carthage J High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
606 Holly St
Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-2751
Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-2751
Grades: 7-8
| 392 students
Rank: #66.
Carthage High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Bulldog Dr
Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-2552
Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-2552
Grades: 9-12
| 809 students
Rank: #77.
Gary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
132 Bobcat Trl
Gary, TX 75643
(903) 685-2291
Gary, TX 75643
(903) 685-2291
Grades: PK-12
| 493 students
Rank: #88.
Baker-koonce Intermediate School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
320 N Daniel St
Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-8611
Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-8611
Grades: 4-6
| 568 students
Rank: #99.
Panola Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1110 Fm 10
Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-6355
Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-6355
Grades: 8-12
| 30 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Panola County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Panola County, TX include Panola Early College High School, Beckville Jr-sr High School and Beckville Sunset Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Panola County?
10 public schools are located in Panola County.
What percentage of students in Panola County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Panola County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Panola County?
Panola County public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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