Best Public Schools in Carthage, TX


Summary:

The city of Carthage, Texas is home to 7 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools, serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The district's performance is mixed, with some standout schools like Panola Early College High School ranking among the top in the state, while others struggle to meet state averages.

Panola Early College High School is the clear standout, with a 100% four-year graduation rate, very high proficiency rates on state exams, and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, the district's other main high school, Carthage High School, has more mixed results, with graduation rates around 92.5% and proficiency rates ranging from 59% to 73% on state tests. The elementary and middle schools in the Carthage Independent School District also tend to have lower test scores, which may be correlated with their relatively high free/reduced lunch rates of 58% to 67%.

While the Panola Charter School lags behind, the overall performance of schools in Carthage is reasonably strong, with most meeting or exceeding state averages. However, there is room for improvement, particularly at the lower grade levels where proficiency rates lag behind. The district should look to the success of Panola Early College High School as a model for how to drive student achievement across all its schools.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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