For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 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 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Elementary Schools in Carson County (2025-26)
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 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
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 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
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 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
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: 21%
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 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
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: PK-6 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #77.
Spring Creek School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9849 Fm 2171
Skellytown, TX 79080
(806) 273-6791
Skellytown, TX 79080
(806) 273-6791
Gr: PK-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Carson County ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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 75% (majority Hispanic).
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