Panola Charter School

The Panola Charter School district in Texas operates three high schools: Texas Early College High School, Panola Early College High School, and Panola Charter School. While the district maintains a 100% four-year graduation rate across all three schools, there are significant performance disparities between the top-performing Panola Early College High School and the lowest-performing Panola Charter School.

Panola Early College High School stands out as the district's top performer, consistently ranking among the top 30 high schools in Texas and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts impressive test scores, with 80% or more of its students proficient or better in core subjects. In contrast, Panola Charter School struggles, with several subjects having 0% proficiency rates and the school ranking in the bottom half of Texas high schools.

The data also reveals that Panola Charter School has the highest spending per student at $18,237, yet its academic performance lags behind the other two schools in the district. This raises questions about the efficient allocation of resources and the need for a closer examination of how funds are being utilized. Additionally, the racial demographics of the schools vary, with Texas Early College High School having a more diverse student population compared to the other two schools, which could be an area for further investigation.