At a glance
Reported students
32
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
1
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
32:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas high enrollment
10th percentile
Compared with 1,941 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
55
Panola CS: 32 reported students.
State peer staffing position
99th percentile
32:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 50
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.7:1
What the reported data says about Panola CS
Panola CS is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Carthage. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Panola Charter School. NCES reports 32 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,941 high schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 431 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 10th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 32:1, above the Texas median of 13.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (9.4%). Students served under IDEA represent 10%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Panola CS
- 1How do the reported 32:1 student–teacher ratio and 1 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 10%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White75%
- Hispanic9.4%
- Black6.3%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Panola Charter School
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Panola Early College H S
High · Grades 08–12
55 reported students
Texas Early College H S
High · Grades 08–12
97 reported students
Public schools near Panola CS
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panola Early College H S High · Charter · Panola Charter School | 08–12 | 55 | 2.1 mi |
| Baker-Koonce Int Middle · Carthage ISD | 04–06 | 566 | 2.1 mi |
| Carthage J H Middle · Carthage ISD | 07–08 | 398 | 2.2 mi |
| Carthage Pri Elementary · Carthage ISD | PK–01 | 513 | 2.2 mi |
| Libby El Elementary · Carthage ISD | 02–03 | 375 | 2.3 mi |
| Carthage H S High · Carthage ISD | 09–12 | 785 | 2.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Panola CS
What grades does Panola CS serve?
Panola CS reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Panola Charter School.
How many students attend Panola CS?
Panola CS reported 32 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 10th percentile among 1,941 Texas high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 50 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Panola CS?
The calculated ratio is 32:1, based on 32 students and 1 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Panola CS a public, charter, or magnet school?
Panola CS is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is Panola CS in?
Panola CS is part of Panola Charter School, based in Carthage, TX, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Panola CS?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Panola Early College H S (2.1 mi), Baker-Koonce Int (2.1 mi), Carthage J H (2.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.