Best Schools in Panola County, TX
Panola County, TX has 20 public schools (7 high, 4 middle, 6 elementary) serving 6,888 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in Panola County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Panola County, TX
The top high schools in Panola County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Panola Early College H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Panola Charter School • Charter • Grades 8 - 12 • 53 Students
2. Beckville Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beckville Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 343 Students
3. Carthage H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carthage Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 809 Students
4. Tatum H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tatum Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 464 Students
5. Elysian Fields H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elysian Fields Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 259 Students
6. Joaquin H S
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Joaquin Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 12 • 222 Students
7. Panola Cs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Panola Charter School • Charter • Grades 8 - 12 • 30 Students
Best Middle Schools in Panola County, TX
The top middle schools in Panola County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Elysian Fields Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elysian Fields Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 180 Students
2. Tatum Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Tatum Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 338 Students
3. Carthage J H
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Carthage Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 392 Students
4. Baker-koonce Int
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Projected Test Scores
Carthage Isd • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 568 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Panola County, TX
The top elementary schools in Panola County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Libby El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carthage Isd • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 368 Students
2. Beckville Sunset El
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Beckville Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 343 Students
3. Elysian Fields El
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Elysian Fields Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 374 Students
4. Tatum El
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Tatum Isd • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 325 Students
5. Carthage Pri
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Carthage Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 484 Students
6. Tatum Pri
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Projected Test Scores
Tatum Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 349 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Panola County, TX
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Panola County, TX has a total population of 22,491 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Panola County, TX
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Panola County, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
29.79 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.54 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
25.25 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Panola County, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Panola County, TX.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Panola County, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Panola County, TX
How many schools are in Panola County, TX?
Panola County, TX has 20 public schools: 7 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 6,888 students in total.
How do schools in Panola County perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in Panola County score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in Panola County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Panola County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Panola County
3 places in Panola County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
School districts (2)
- Carthage Isd (5 schools)
- Panola Charter School (3 schools)