For the 2026 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 Beckville Jr-sr High School, Panola Early College 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 53% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), 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 88%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Carthage High School, with 92% 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 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Panola County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beckville Jr-sr High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
#1 Bearcat Dr
Beckville, TX 75631
(903) 678-3591
Beckville, TX 75631
(903) 678-3591
Gr: 6-12 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Panola Early College High School
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
820 W Panola
Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-6355
Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-6355
Gr: 8-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Carthage High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
#1 Bulldog Dr
Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-2552
Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-2552
Gr: 9-12 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
Gary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
132 Bobcat Trl
Gary, TX 75643
(903) 685-2291
Gary, TX 75643
(903) 685-2291
Gr: PK-12 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Panola Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1110 Fm 10
Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-6355
Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-6355
Gr: 8-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
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 Beckville Jr-sr High School, Panola Early College 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 75% (majority Hispanic).
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