For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,674 students in Carthage, TX (there are , serving 31 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Carthage, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Carthage, TX are Panola Early College High School, Libby Elementary School and Carthage J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carthage, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Carthage have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Carthage, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Panola Early College High School
Charter School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
820 W Panola
Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-6355
Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-6355
Grades: 8-12
| 47 students
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Carthage J High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
606 Holly St
Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-2751
Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-2751
Grades: 7-8
| 374 students
Rank: #44.
Carthage High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Bulldog Dr
Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-2552
Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-2552
Grades: 9-12
| 788 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
Rank: #66.
Panola Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1110 Fm 10
Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-6355
Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-6355
Grades: 9-12
| 29 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Carthage, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Carthage, TX include Panola Early College High School, Libby Elementary School and Carthage J High School.
How many public schools are located in Carthage?
7 public schools are located in Carthage.
What percentage of students in Carthage go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Carthage are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Carthage?
Carthage public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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