For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 1,008 students in Carson County, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Carson County, TX are Groom School, Panhandle J High School and Panhandle Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carson County, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Carson County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% 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 Carson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Groom School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
304 W 3rd St
Groom, TX 79039
(806) 248-7474
Groom, TX 79039
(806) 248-7474
Grades: PK-12
| 135 students
Rank: #22.
Panhandle J High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1001 Elsie Ave
Panhandle, TX 79068
(806) 537-3541
Panhandle, TX 79068
(806) 537-3541
Grades: 6-8
| 133 students
Rank: #33.
Panhandle Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
106 W 9th St
Panhandle, TX 79068
(806) 537-3579
Panhandle, TX 79068
(806) 537-3579
Grades: PK-5
| 293 students
Rank: #44.
White Deer High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
604 S Doucette
White Deer, TX 79097
(806) 883-2311
White Deer, TX 79097
(806) 883-2311
Grades: 6-12
| 156 students
Rank: #55.
White Deer Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
603 S Main
White Deer, TX 79097
(806) 883-2311
White Deer, TX 79097
(806) 883-2311
Grades: PK-5
| 158 students
Rank: #66.
Grandview-hopkins Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11676 Fm 293
Groom, TX 79039
(806) 669-3831
Groom, TX 79039
(806) 669-3831
Grades: PK-6
| 50 students
Rank: #77.
Spring Creek School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9849 Fm 2171
Skellytown, TX 79080
(806) 273-6791
Skellytown, TX 79080
(806) 273-6791
Grades: PK-12
| 83 students
Carson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P O Box 69
Skellytown, TX 79080
(806) 848-2472
Skellytown, TX 79080
(806) 848-2472
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Carson County, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Carson County, TX include Groom School, Panhandle J High School and Panhandle Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Carson County?
7 public elementary schools are located in Carson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Carson County?
Carson County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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