| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panhandle Independent School District | Panhandle | 10/10 Excellent · 92nd pct | 657 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Groom Independent School District | Groom | 8/10 Good · 71st pct | 150 | 1 | PK–12 | 1 |
| White Deer Independent School District | Skellytown | 7/10 Good · 60th pct | 334 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Carson County compares
Together they enroll 1,141 students across 6 schools. The largest is Panhandle Independent School District with 657 students. Districts here average 8.3/10, above the Texas average of 5.7/10. Ratings range from 7/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Carson County, Texas
Carson County has 3 public school districts covering 4 zip codes. The top-rated district in Carson County is Panhandle Independent School District (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (STAAR 2023), ranked against all districts in Texas. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Carson County, TX?
3 school districts serve zip codes in Carson County, TX. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Carson County, TX?
Of the districts serving Carson County, Panhandle Independent School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 92nd percentile among Texas school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Texas reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Texas and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Texas only, never across state lines.