Public schools in Carthage, TX
7 open public schools with an address in Carthage, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,724
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.4:1
Texas median 14.5:1
Charter schools
2
0 virtual
An overview of Carthage public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Carthage, TX: 2 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,724 students, an average of 389 per school. The largest campus is Carthage H S (785 students), and the largest elementary school is Carthage Pri (513).
Carthage ISD operates the most schools here (5), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 16.4:1, higher than the statewide school median of 14.5:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 2 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 52% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Carthage
Elementary schools in Carthage
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carthage Pri Carthage ISD | PK–01 | 513 | 17.3:1 | |
| Libby El Carthage ISD | 02–03 | 375 | 15:1 |
Middle schools in Carthage
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker-Koonce Int Carthage ISD | 04–06 | 566 | 13.5:1 | |
| Carthage J H Carthage ISD | 07–08 | 398 | 16.4:1 |
High schools in Carthage
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carthage H S Carthage ISD | 09–12 | 785 | 12.9:1 | |
| Panola CS Panola Charter School · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | 32 | 32:1 | |
| Panola Early College H S Panola Charter School · Charter | 08–12 | 55 | 27.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White57%
- Hispanic20.4%
- Black18.2%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial3.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Carthage schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,724 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Carthage
How many public schools are in Carthage, TX?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Carthage: 2 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high. Together they reported 2,724 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Carthage?
Schools with an address in Carthage belong to 2 education agencies, led by Carthage ISD (5 schools), Panola Charter School (2 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Carthage?
Carthage H S reported the largest high-school enrollment in Carthage, with 785 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Carthage?
Yes. 2 of the 7 public schools in Carthage are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Panola CS, Panola Early College H S. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Carthage schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Carthage public schools is 16.4:1, higher than the Texas school median of 14.5:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Carthage guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Texas cities