For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,621 students in Panola County, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Panola County, TX are Beckville Jr-sr High School, Beckville Sunset Elementary School and Libby Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Panola County, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Panola County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Panola County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Beckville Sunset Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4378 Sh 149
Beckville, TX 75631
(903) 678-3601
Beckville, TX 75631
(903) 678-3601
Grades: PK-5
| 346 students
Rank: #33.
Libby Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
425 Davis St
Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-8862
Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-8862
Grades: 2-3
| 383 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
Rank: #55.
Baker-koonce Intermediate School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
320 N Daniel St
Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-8611
Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-8611
Grades: 4-6
| 552 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Panola County, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Panola County, TX include Beckville Jr-sr High School, Beckville Sunset Elementary School and Libby Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Panola County?
6 public elementary schools are located in Panola County.
What is the racial composition of students in Panola County?
Panola County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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