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Panhandle High School

Public Grades 9-12
181st
SchoolDigger Rank ?
of 2,009 Texas High Schools
Better than 91% of Texas high schools
Summary

Panhandle High School is a small, rural high school in Panhandle, TX, serving 201 students in grades 9-12 as part of the top-performing Panhandle Independent School District (Isd), which ranks in the 93rd percentile statewide. This school stands out for its consistent academic excellence, with a 0% dropout rate and a near-perfect graduation rate that often reaches 100%. Compared to nearby schools like Highland Park High School and White Deer High School, Panhandle High School significantly outperforms them in key areas, such as Algebra I proficiency (83.33% vs. 51.11% and 42.86%, respectively) and English I Reading (81.58% vs. 64.91% and 61.54%).

One of the most impressive findings is the school's exceptional support for Special Education students, who ranked in the 94th percentile statewide in recent years—a remarkable achievement that highlights effective, individualized instruction. Additionally, female students have shown a dramatic turnaround, surging to the 96th percentile in 2025-2026 after a dip the previous year, suggesting targeted interventions are working. However, the Gifted and Talented program shows volatility, with rankings swinging from the 85th percentile to the 29th percentile, indicating a potential area for review. The school also benefits from a low student-teacher ratio of 9.2:1 and higher per-student spending ($15,761) than its competitors, which likely contributes to its strong outcomes.

Panhandle High School consistently outperforms the state average in every subject, with proficiency rates often 30 percentage points higher, such as in Biology (89.19% vs. 68% at White Deer). While the school serves a more affluent student body (only 18.91% qualify for free or reduced lunch, compared to over 44% at nearby schools), its focus on high achievement and support for diverse learners makes it a standout choice for families seeking a rigorous, supportive environment. For parents, this school offers a proven track record of academic success and a commitment to helping every student thrive.

201
Students ?
9.2
Student/teacher ratio ?
$13,305
Per pupil spending ?
18.9%
Free/discounted lunch ?
 106 W 11th St
       Panhandle, TX  79068-1030

(806) 537-3897

District: Panhandle Independent School District (Isd)


Feeder schools for Panhandle High School:

Elementary:    Panhandle Elementary
Middle:    Panhandle J H
Racial breakdown:

White:
78.6%
Hispanic:
13.9%
Two or more races:
5.5%
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At a glance
▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 85th percentile in 2016 → 91st in 2026
Strengths
✓Test scores above the Texas average (82% vs 62% meeting standards)
✓Ranks in the top 9% of Texas high schools
✓98% graduate within 4 years
Worth a look
!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing
Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?
This school82%
District avg84%
Texas avg62%
181st of 2,009
Texas public high schools ?
Top 9%▲ up 6 pts since 2016
From top 15% (2016) to top 9% (2026)
See the entire ranking list of Texas High Schools →
★★★★★
SchoolDigger rating ?
63rd of 951Panhandle Independent School District (Isd) among Texas districts
Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)
Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202681.5181 of 200991.0%★★★★★
202577.7253 of 197487.2%★★★★☆
202476.9277 of 199086.1%★★★★☆
202373.4340 of 196182.7%★★★★☆
202276.1267 of 187685.8%★★★★☆
202180.6199 of 186189.3%★★★★☆
201978.3220 of 185788.2%★★★★☆
201876.7233 of 179787.0%★★★★☆
201774.7266 of 177785.0%★★★★☆
201673.8271 of 176284.6%★★★★☆
201576.2211 of 174387.9%★★★★☆
201459.0681 of 173460.7%★★★☆☆
201367.4427 of 165274.2%★★★★☆
201260.0548 of 160365.8%★★★☆☆
201162.9686 of 167259.0%★★★☆☆
201062.9644 of 156858.9%★★★☆☆
200971.4336 of 153978.2%★★★★☆
200881.8115 of 151092.4%★★★★★
200770.9388 of 149774.1%★★★★☆
200677.0206 of 143085.6%★★★★☆
200578.4170 of 142988.1%★★★★☆
200473.2278 of 142780.5%★★★★☆

At Risk

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202254.7555 of 183769.8%★★★☆☆
202166.6355 of 182980.6%★★★★☆
201971.5276 of 181084.8%★★★★☆
201849.8678 of 178462.0%★★★☆☆

Female

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202687.176 of 193696.1%★★★★★
202573.0241 of 150484.0%★★★★☆
202480.5150 of 188092.0%★★★★★
202376.2262 of 189186.1%★★★★☆
202278.5201 of 184189.1%★★★★☆
202183.8121 of 181593.3%★★★★★
201973.2325 of 179881.9%★★★★☆
201870.3363 of 178179.6%★★★★☆

Gifted and Talented

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202670.4182 of 120684.9%★★★★☆
202541.9689 of 96428.5%★☆☆☆☆
202358.5674 of 118243.0%★★☆☆☆
202250.9774 of 117234.0%★★☆☆☆
202155.9710 of 117739.7%★★☆☆☆
201940.4896 of 114521.7%★☆☆☆☆
201851.9732 of 113735.6%★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202663.8475 of 186074.5%★★★★☆
202548.5614 of 145357.7%★★★☆☆
202459.6508 of 180571.9%★★★★☆
202362.7494 of 182072.9%★★★★☆
202274.7236 of 176286.6%★★★★☆
201983.9140 of 171491.8%★★★★★
201860.4491 of 169171.0%★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202661.8494 of 193774.5%★★★★☆
202566.6270 of 151382.2%★★★★☆
202454.8623 of 188466.9%★★★☆☆
202350.2790 of 189758.4%★★★☆☆
202258.4517 of 184772.0%★★★★☆
202180.4146 of 184892.1%★★★★★
201972.8255 of 181886.0%★★★★☆
201863.4396 of 179477.9%★★★★☆

Male

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202674.2315 of 195483.9%★★★★☆
202576.8183 of 151587.9%★★★★☆
202464.6469 of 189175.2%★★★★☆
202367.7453 of 191376.3%★★★★☆
202268.6391 of 185378.9%★★★★☆
202175.2291 of 184084.2%★★★★☆
201980.1205 of 182488.8%★★★★☆
201878.2220 of 180387.8%★★★★☆

Multi-racial

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202581.656 of 59890.6%★★★★★
202457.8256 of 73165.0%★★★☆☆

Special Education

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202686.9100 of 158193.7%★★★★★
202583.083 of 129993.6%★★★★★
202466.4313 of 154879.8%★★★★☆
202364.8312 of 147878.9%★★★★☆
202235.0918 of 141835.3%★★☆☆☆
202186.486 of 138293.8%★★★★★
201989.861 of 135795.5%★★★★★
201892.159 of 134795.6%★★★★★

White

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202675.5217 of 158486.3%★★★★☆
202567.8272 of 129479.0%★★★★☆
202458.2533 of 155665.7%★★★☆☆
202357.1608 of 157661.4%★★★☆☆
202260.5485 of 152568.2%★★★☆☆
202165.8404 of 151073.2%★★★★☆
201965.7408 of 152673.3%★★★★☆
201867.6361 of 153976.5%★★★★☆
How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)
Female (2026)96th percentile+5 vs school
Special Education (2026)94th percentile+3 vs school
Multi-racial (2025)91st percentile+3 vs school
White (2026)86th percentile-5 vs school
Gifted and Talented (2026)85th percentile-6 vs school
Male (2026)84th percentile-7 vs school
Low Socio Economic Status (2026)74th percentile-16 vs school
Hispanic (2026)74th percentile-17 vs school
At Risk (2022)70th percentile-16 vs school
By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?
Biology89%+19 vs state
Algebra I83%+29 vs state
U.S. History83%+13 vs state
English I Reading82%+26 vs state
English II Reading75%+15 vs state

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Frequently Asked Questions about Panhandle High School

In the 2024-25 school year, 201 students attended Panhandle High School.

Yes. Panhandle High School ranks in the top 9.0% of Texas high schools.

Panhandle High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Panhandle Elementary
Middle : Panhandle J H

Students at Panhandle High School are 79% White, 14% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

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2025–26 STAAR, STAAR EOC & STAAR Spanish test scoresJun 12, 2026
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