Schools in Tatum ISD · Panola County

Two of Panola County's nine ranked public schools place in the top quartile statewide — a notable share for a rural East Texas county spanning four small districts. Beckville Jr-Sr High School leads the county at the 82nd percentile, with Carthage High School close behind at the 76th. That pairing gives families in Carthage and Beckville access to genuinely competitive secondary options without leaving the county. The remaining schools cluster around the county median, reflecting the modest scale of districts serving communities like Tatum and Gary. For families prioritizing high school performance in a rural setting, Panola County rewards a closer look.