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#2303 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 27% in state

Panola Early College H S

High School · Panola Charter School · Carthage, TX

A charter high school in Carthage, TX where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

P O BOX 610, Carthage, TX 75633

  • Math 75% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 94% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 50%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.17 pts/yr
Data Period2010–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics9.5Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency75% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency94% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+31.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+39.7 pts
Overall Proficiency85% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)73% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+11.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile92th
College Readiness7.8Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate50%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio23.5:1
District spending per student$9,284
Chronic Absenteeism2.1%

Students at Panola Early College H S score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 73%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency75%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency94%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 15-year record (2010–2024), then recovered 35 points since 2019, reaching 85% in 2024.

Show all 13 years
2010
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
70%
2014
Math
75%
ELA
70%
2015
Math
75%
ELA
70%
2016
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2020*
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2021*
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2024
Math
75%
ELA
94%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2010-2024) · reading/ELA 78% (multi-year average, 2010-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Panola Early College H S sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 55Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,449/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Carthage), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$63,960

Median home value

$150,400

Median rent

$774/mo

College educated

19.8%

Homeownership

76.2%

Poverty rate

10.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75633; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Carthage H SEnrollment path unverified8.19–120.7 mi788Compare →
Northside Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition5.3privatePK–120.9 mi35Compare →
Panola CsCharter · enrollment unverifiedNot rated9–122.1 mi29Compare →
Texas Early College H SCharter · enrollment unverified6.88–12Not available93Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Panola Charter School

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$9,284NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Panola Early College H S is listed in PANOLA CHARTER SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Panola Early College H S

Panola Early College H S is a public high school in Carthage, TX, part of Panola Charter School, serving approximately 47 students in grades 8th-12th with a 23.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,303 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Panola Early College H S

What grades does Panola Early College H S serve?

Panola Early College H S serves students in grades 8th through 12th.

How many students attend Panola Early College H S?

Panola Early College H S has an enrollment of approximately 47 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Panola Early College H S?

The student-teacher ratio at Panola Early College H S is 23.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Panola Early College H S rank in TX?

Panola Early College H S ranks #2,303 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Panola Early College H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Panola Early College H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Panola Early College H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Panola Early College H S has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).

Is Panola Early College H S a charter school?

Yes, Panola Early College H S is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Panola Early College H S a Title I school?

No, Panola Early College H S is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
8th – 12th
Enrollment
47
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
2
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Panola County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
2.1%
4-Year Graduation
50%+
Area population (ZIP 75633)
12,999
Area average commute
23.5 min
Area median age
40.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 75633; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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