For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,008 students in Carson County, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Carson County, TX are Groom School, Panhandle J High School and Panhandle Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carson County, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Carson County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Carson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Groom School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
304 W 3rd St
Groom, TX 79039
(806) 248-7474
Groom, TX 79039
(806) 248-7474
Gr: PK-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Panhandle J High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1001 Elsie Ave
Panhandle, TX 79068
(806) 537-3541
Panhandle, TX 79068
(806) 537-3541
Gr: 6-8 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Panhandle Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
106 W 9th St
Panhandle, TX 79068
(806) 537-3579
Panhandle, TX 79068
(806) 537-3579
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
White Deer High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
604 S Doucette
White Deer, TX 79097
(806) 883-2311
White Deer, TX 79097
(806) 883-2311
Gr: 6-12 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
White Deer Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
603 S Main
White Deer, TX 79097
(806) 883-2311
White Deer, TX 79097
(806) 883-2311
Gr: PK-5 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #66.
Grandview-hopkins Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11676 Fm 293
Groom, TX 79039
(806) 669-3831
Groom, TX 79039
(806) 669-3831
Gr: K-6 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Carson County, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Carson County, TX include Groom School, Panhandle J High School and Panhandle Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Carson County?
7 public elementary schools are located in Carson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Carson County?
Carson County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Recent Articles
AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
Explore whether schools should assess student AI use, the benefits, risks, and what responsible AI report cards could look like in 2026.
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
Learn how school cell phone bans work in 2026, why districts are adopting them, and what parents should expect.
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Explore the latest 2026 trends, research, and strategies shaping parental involvement in public schools and student success.