Panola Early College High School

Summary:

Panola Early College High School is a public charter high school in Carthage, Texas, serving grades 8-12 with a student population of 53. This exceptional school has consistently ranked among the top high schools in Texas, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for its outstanding academic performance.

Panola Early College High School's students have demonstrated exceptional proficiency in STAAR assessments, often outperforming the state and Panola Charter School district averages by a significant margin. The school has maintained a remarkable 100% four-year graduation rate for the past three years, far surpassing the rates of nearby schools like Elysian Fields High School (96.8%) and Tatum High School. Additionally, Panola Early College High School serves a diverse student population, including a significant percentage of low-socioeconomic status and "At Risk" students, yet it consistently ranks among the top schools in Texas for these subgroups.

Compared to nearby schools, Panola Early College High School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, graduation rates, and commitment to equity and inclusion. Its consistent top rankings and 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger suggest that its educational approach and practices could serve as a model for other schools, particularly those serving similar student populations or aiming to improve academic outcomes. Panola Early College High School's success is a testament to its dedication to providing high-quality educational opportunities for all students.

Detail:

Public, Charter 8-12

820 W Panola
Carthage, TX 75633

(903) 693-6355

District: Panola Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
39^th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,686

Student/teacher ratio: 23.5

Number of students: 47

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.5%

Hispanic:

6.4%

African American:

2.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 12.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Panola Early College High School ranks better than 53.7% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.17. (See more...)

Compare Details Panola Early College High School ranks better than 98% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks first among 3 ranked high schools in the Panola Charter School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.4. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Panola Early College High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.5%), Hispanic (6.4%), African American (2.1%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Panola Early College High School is 23.5, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Panola Charter School District! (See more...)

Compare Panola Early College High School employs 2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Panola Early College High School is $6,686. 1 high schools in the Panola Charter School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Panola Early College High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Panola Early College High School 1092^nd of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Panola Early College High School in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Panola Early College High School 39^th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Panola Early College High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Panola Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Panola Charter School 351^st of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Panola Early College High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Panola Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	92.17	121^st	2252	94.6%
2023	98.88	11^th	2330	99.5%
2024	49.17	1092^nd	2361	53.7%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Panola Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	79.34	224^th	1700	86.8%
2023	95.29	17^th	1749	99.0%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Panola Early College High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Panola Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2013	74.32	243^rd	1652	85.3%
2014	45.63	1034^th	1734	40.4%
2015	70.95	368^th	1743	78.9%
2016	45.12	1075^th	1762	39.0%
2017	78.05	212^th	1777	88.1%
2018	53.70	700^th	1797	61.0%
2019	75.92	262^nd	1857	85.9%
2021	89.65	60^th	1861	96.8%
2022	92.37	30^th	1876	98.4%
2023	93.54	21^st	1961	98.9%
2024	91.40	39^th	1987	98.0%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Panola Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	75.62	219^th	1794	87.8%
2019	83.51	128^th	1818	93.0%
2023	97.12	7^th	1897	99.6%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Panola Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	45.98	957^th	1781	46.3%
2019	69.80	400^th	1798	77.8%
2021	88.75	59^th	1815	96.7%
2022	91.54	24^th	1841	98.7%
2023	91.99	22^nd	1891	98.8%

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Rank History for high school At Risk students at Panola Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	94.29	37^th	1829	98.0%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Panola Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	61.38	525^th	1803	70.9%
2019	65.91	450^th	1824	75.3%
2022	92.73	36^th	1853	98.1%
2023	95.18	7^th	1913	99.6%

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Rank History for high school White students at Panola Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	33.35	1122^nd	1539	27.1%
2019	57.73	574^th	1526	62.4%
2021	73.76	250^th	1510	83.4%
2022	89.46	44^th	1525	97.1%
2023	87.45	65^th	1576	95.9%
2024	90.16	50^th	1556	96.8%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Panola Early College High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2011	27	1	0	1	0	0	29
2012	43	0	0	5	0	0	48
2013	38	3	0	6	0	0	47
2014	32	0	1	5	0	1	39
2015	25	0	0	5	1	0	31
2016	28	0	0	5	0	1	34
2017	26	0	0	2	0	1	29
2018	35	0	0	1	1	1	38
2019	38	1	0	1	0	0	40
2020	40	1	0	0	0	0	41
2021	38	1	0	2	0	0	41
2022	41	0	1	5	0	1	48
2023	43	0	1	7	0	2	53
2024	43	1	0	3	0	0	47

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Panola Early College High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	29	1.4	19.4	0
2012	48	1.2	37.7	0
2013	47	2.2	21.1	19.1
2014	39	1.3	28.0	46.2
2015	31	2.0	15.5	32.3
2016	34	1.0	34.0	44.1
2017	29	2.0	14.5	34.5
2018	38	2.0	19.0	39.5
2019	40	1.0	40.0	47.5
2020	41	1.0	41.0	31.7
2021	41	1.0	41.0	29.3
2022	48	1.0	48.0	12.5
2023	53	2.0	26.5	n/a
2024	47	2.0	23.5	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Panola Early College High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	29	1.4	19.4	0
2012	48	1.2	37.7	0
2013	47	2.2	21.1	19.1
2014	39	1.3	28.0	46.2
2015	31	2.0	15.5	32.3
2016	34	1.0	34.0	44.1
2017	29	2.0	14.5	34.5
2018	38	2.0	19.0	39.5
2019	40	1.0	40.0	47.5
2020	41	1.0	41.0	31.7
2021	41	1.0	41.0	29.3
2022	48	1.0	48.0	12.5
2023	53	2.0	26.5	n/a
2024	47	2.0	23.5	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Panola Early College High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$00 (0.0%)	$9,093 (100.0%)	$9,093
2020	$00 (0.0%)	$6,071 (100.0%)	$6,071
2021	$00 (0.0%)	$6,686 (100.0%)	$6,686

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Panola Early College High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 262^nd of 1857 High schools	Ranks 21^st of 1961 High schools	13%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course English II Reading (Panola Early College High School)	71	100	29%
End of Course English II Reading (Panola Charter School)	60	73	13%
End of Course English II Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
End of Course U.S. History (Panola Early College High School)	80	96	16%
End of Course U.S. History (Panola Charter School)	62	79	17%
End of Course U.S. History (Texas)	75	71	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	40	53	32.5%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	1	7	600%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	38	43	13.2%
Two or More Races	0	2

Schools Near Panola Early College High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR EOC Biology (2024)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Science (2024)	STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Panola Early College High School	Public, Charter	8-12	820 W Panola	Carthage	75633	Panola County	Panola Charter School	Yes	No	(n/a)	No	(903) 693-6355	47	2	23.5		43 (91.5%)	1 (2.1%)	3 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	91.4	39^th of 1987 public high schools	98.0%		93.5	21^st of 1961 public high schools	98.9%	18	87.5	100.0	87.5	100.0	90.0			80.0			40.0	20.0	20.0	$6,686	$00	$6,686
Carthage High School	Public	9-12	1 Bulldog Dr	Carthage	75633	Panola County	Carthage Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 693-2552	788	67	11.8	51.1%	413 (52.4%)	173 (22.0%)	175 (22.2%)	4 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (2.7%)	61.7	643^rd of 1987 public high schools	67.6%		62.3	632^nd of 1961 public high schools	67.8%	11	59.3	68.5	61.8	72.5	61.5									$13,801	$1,706	$12,094
Panola Charter School	Public, Charter	9-12	1110 Fm 10	Carthage	75633	Panola County	Panola Charter School	Yes	No	(n/a)	No	(903) 693-6355	29	2	14.5		26 (89.7%)	2 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.4%)	21.6	1588^th of 1987 public high schools	20.1%		39.8	1175^th of 1961 public high schools	40.1%	413	0.0	12.5	33.3	40.0	63.6									$18,237	$906	$17,331
Beckville Junior-Senior High School	Public	6-12	1 Bearcat Dr	Beckville	75631	Panola County	Beckville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 678-3591	354	40	8.7	36.7%	295 (83.3%)	18 (5.1%)	30 (8.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.1%)	64	579^th of 1987 public high schools	70.9%		68.9	454^th of 1961 public high schools	76.8%	125	53.6	77.6	69.5	56.8	71.7	65.5	68.0	64.8	31.0	64.0	54.3	74.1	53.7	$12,991	$724	$12,267
Tatum High School	Public	9-12	600 Crystal Farms Rd	Tatum	75691	Rusk County	Tatum Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 947-6482	449	36	12.4	51.4%	214 (47.7%)	70 (15.6%)	153 (34.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.2%)	63.5	589^th of 1987 public high schools	70.4%		59	698^th of 1961 public high schools	64.4%	109	44.6	68.7	68.6	70.2	74.3									$12,884	$1,658	$11,226
Elysian Fields High School	Public	9-12	2400 Fm 451	Waskom	75692	Harrison County	Elysian Fields Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(903) 633-2420	241	29	8.2	45.2%	186 (77.2%)	33 (13.7%)	16 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.5%)	46.4	1017^th of 1987 public high schools	48.8%		47	1007^th of 1961 public high schools	48.6%	10	43.2	63.8	69.8	45.3	58.0									$11,999	$799	$11,200

Frequently Asked Questions about Panola Early College High School

What district is Panola Early College High School in?

Panola Charter School

How many students attend Panola Early College High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 47 students attended Panola Early College High School.

Is Panola Early College High School a good school?

Yes! Panola Early College High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 39^th of 1987 Texas high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Panola Early College High School?

Students at Panola Early College High School are 91% White, 6% Hispanic, 2% African American.

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