For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 485 students in Carthage, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Carthage, TX are Panola Early College High School, Carthage J High School and Panola Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carthage, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Carthage have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Carthage, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Panola Early College High School
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
820 W Panola
Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-6355
Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-6355
Gr: 8-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Carthage J High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
606 Holly St
Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-2751
Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-2751
Gr: 7-8 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Panola Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1110 Fm 10
Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-6355
Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-6355
Gr: 8-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Carthage, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Carthage, TX include Panola Early College High School, Carthage J High School and Panola Charter School.
How many public middle schools are located in Carthage?
3 public middle schools are located in Carthage.
What is the racial composition of students in Carthage?
Carthage public middle schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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