For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 872 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 43% 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 Carthage, TX (2026-27)
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 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
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: 8-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
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 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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