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Best Carson County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,207 students in Carson County, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Carson County, TX are Panhandle High School, Groom School and Panhandle J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carson County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Carson County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Carson County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Panhandle High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
106 W 11th St
Panhandle, TX 79068
(806) 537-3897
Gr: 9-12 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Groom School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
304 W 3rd St
Groom, TX 79039
(806) 248-7474
Gr: PK-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Panhandle J High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1001 Elsie Ave
Panhandle, TX 79068
(806) 537-3541
Gr: 6-8 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Panhandle Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
106 W 9th St
Panhandle, TX 79068
(806) 537-3579
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
White Deer High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
604 S Doucette
White Deer, TX 79097
(806) 883-2311
Gr: 6-12 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #66.
White Deer Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
603 S Main
White Deer, TX 79097
(806) 883-2311
Gr: PK-5 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #77.
Grandview-hopkins Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11676 Fm 293
Groom, TX 79039
(806) 669-3831
Gr: K-6 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 31%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Carson County, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Carson County, TX include Panhandle High School, Groom School and Panhandle J High School.
How many public schools are located in Carson County?
8 public schools are located in Carson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Carson County?
Carson County public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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