For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 864 students in Carthage, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Carthage, TX are Panola Early College High School, Carthage High School and Panola Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carthage, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Carthage have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public high schools.
Carthage, 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 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Carthage, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
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 | 788 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
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: 9-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Carthage, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Carthage, TX include Panola Early College High School, Carthage High School and Panola Charter School.
How many public high schools are located in Carthage?
3 public high schools are located in Carthage.
What is the racial composition of students in Carthage?
Carthage public high schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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