For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,260 students in Panola County, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Panola County, TX are Beckville Jr-sr High School, Panola Early College High School and Carthage J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Panola County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Panola County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Panola County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beckville Jr-sr High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Bearcat Dr
Beckville, TX 75631
(903) 678-3591
Beckville, TX 75631
(903) 678-3591
Gr: 6-12 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
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 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Carthage J High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
606 Holly St
Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-2751
Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-2751
Gr: 7-8 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Gary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
132 Bobcat Trl
Gary, TX 75643
(903) 685-2291
Gary, TX 75643
(903) 685-2291
Gr: PK-12 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Panola County, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Panola County, TX include Beckville Jr-sr High School, Panola Early College High School and Carthage J High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Panola County?
4 public middle schools are located in Panola County.
What is the racial composition of students in Panola County?
Panola County public middle schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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