For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,703 students in Panola County, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Panola County, TX are Panola Early College High School, Beckville Jr-sr High School and Carthage High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Panola County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Panola County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public high schools.
Panola County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is equal to the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Carthage High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Panola County (2025)
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
820 W Panola
Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-6355
Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-6355
Grades: 8-12
| 47 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
| 354 students
Rank: #33.
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
| 788 students
Rank: #44.
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
| 485 students
Rank: #55.
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: 9-12
| 29 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Panola County, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Panola County, TX include Panola Early College High School, Beckville Jr-sr High School and Carthage High School.
How many public high schools are located in Panola County?
5 public high schools are located in Panola County.
What is the racial composition of students in Panola County?
Panola County public high schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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