For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 573 students in Carson County, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Carson County, TX are Panhandle High School, Groom School and White Deer High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carson County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Carson County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Texas public high schools.
Carson County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Panhandle High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Carson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Panhandle High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
106 W 11th St
Panhandle, TX 79068
(806) 537-3897
Panhandle, TX 79068
(806) 537-3897
Grades: 9-12
| 199 students
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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 high schools in Carson County, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Carson County, TX include Panhandle High School, Groom School and White Deer High School.
How many public high schools are located in Carson County?
4 public high schools are located in Carson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Carson County?
Carson County public high schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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