Panhandle Independent School District, Texas

Panhandle Independent School District is a unified school district in Carson County, Texas, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 2,910 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 559 sq mi (1,447 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
2,910 ± 267
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Carson County
Land area
559 sq mi (1,447 km²)
Median household income
$86,630 ± $3,477
Median home value
$165,500 ± $16,947
Water area
2.22 sq mi (5.76 km²)
State
Texas
Census code (GEOID)
4834230
Coordinates (central point)
35.388737, -101.444219

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Panhandle Independent School District, largest first

  1. Panhandle (town)2,505 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Highland Park Independent School District (Potter County)12 mi west
  2. White Deer Independent School District17 mi northeast
  3. Sanford-Fritch Independent School District20 mi north
  4. Groom Independent School District22 mi southeast
  5. Borger Independent School District24 mi northeast
  6. Claude Independent School District30 mi south
  7. Dumas Independent School District40 mi northwest

These share a boundary with Panhandle Independent School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

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