For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,260 students in Panola County, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in Panola County, TX are Panola Early College High School, Beckville Jr-sr High School and Carthage J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Panola County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Panola County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle 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 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
| 374 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Panola County, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in Panola County, TX include Panola Early College High School, Beckville Jr-sr High School and Carthage J High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Panola County?
4 public middle schools are located in Panola County.
What is the racial composition of students in Panola County?
Panola County public middle schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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