For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 76 students in Panola County, TX.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Panola County, TX are Panola Early College High School and Panola Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Panola County, TX public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 49% statewide average). Charter schools in Panola County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public charter school average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Panola County (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.
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 charter schools in Panola County, TX?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Panola County, TX include Panola Early College High School and Panola Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Panola County?
2 public charter schools are located in Panola County.
What is the racial composition of students in Panola County?
Panola County public charter schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public charter schools average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
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