For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,621 students in Panola County, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Panola County, TX are Beckville Jr-sr High School, Beckville Sunset Elementary School and Libby Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Panola County, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Panola County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Panola County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beckville Jr-sr High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
#1 Bearcat Dr
Beckville, TX 75631
(903) 678-3591
Beckville, TX 75631
(903) 678-3591
Gr: 6-12 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Beckville Sunset Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4378 Sh 149
Beckville, TX 75631
(903) 678-3601
Beckville, TX 75631
(903) 678-3601
Gr: PK-5 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Libby Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
425 Davis St
Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-8862
Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-8862
Gr: 2-3 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
Gary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
132 Bobcat Trl
Gary, TX 75643
(903) 685-2291
Gary, TX 75643
(903) 685-2291
Gr: PK-12 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Baker-koonce Intermediate School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
320 N Daniel St
Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-8611
Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-8611
Gr: 4-6 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
#1 Bulldog Dr
Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-2254
Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-2254
Gr: PK-1 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Panola County, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Panola County, TX include Beckville Jr-sr High School, Beckville Sunset Elementary School and Libby Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Panola County?
6 public elementary schools are located in Panola County.
What is the racial composition of students in Panola County?
Panola County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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