For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 573 students in Carson County, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in Carson County, TX are Panhandle High School, Groom School and White Deer High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carson County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Carson County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Texas public high schools.
Carson County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Panhandle High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Carson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Panhandle High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
106 W 11th St
Panhandle, TX 79068
(806) 537-3897
Panhandle, TX 79068
(806) 537-3897
Gr: 9-12 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Groom School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
304 W 3rd St
Groom, TX 79039
(806) 248-7474
Groom, TX 79039
(806) 248-7474
Gr: PK-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
White Deer High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
604 S Doucette
White Deer, TX 79097
(806) 883-2311
White Deer, TX 79097
(806) 883-2311
Gr: 6-12 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Carson County, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in Carson County, TX include Panhandle High School, Groom School and White Deer High School.
How many public high schools are located in Carson County?
4 public high schools are located in Carson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Carson County?
Carson County public high schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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