| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beckville Independent School District | Beckville | 8/10 Good · 76th pct | 686 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Carthage Independent School District | Carthage | 6/10 Average · 53rd pct | 2,621 | 5 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Gary Independent School District | Gary | 5/10 Average · 47th pct | 493 | 1 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Panola County compares
Together they enroll 3,800 students across 8 schools. The largest is Carthage Independent School District with 2,621 students. Districts here average 6.3/10, above the Texas average of 5.7/10. Ratings range from 5/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Panola County, Texas
Panola County has 3 public school districts covering 5 zip codes. The top-rated district in Panola County is Beckville Independent School District (8/10). 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 Panola County, TX?
3 school districts serve zip codes in Panola 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 Panola County, TX?
Of the districts serving Panola County, Beckville Independent School District has the highest rating on this site at 8/10. That places it in the 76th 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.