Tatum: Schools & Education
Tatum schools: 4 public schools. Tatum H S is the largest at 464 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 1,476 students.
- ~359 residents per school (vs Texas ~355).
K-12 Schools
4 K-12 schools serving the area — about 359 residents per school. 14.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (4)
| School Districts · Districts | TATUM ISD |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 4 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 1,476 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 105 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 14.10 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 880 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 59.6% |
| Schools Count | 4 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Panola College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 15.2 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Panola College |
| Nearest College · City | Carthage |
| Nearest College · Phone | (903) 693-2000 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 15.2 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
| Childcare Centers · County total | 2 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Tatum Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 335 Hood St |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (903) 947-2211 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 75691 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 1831 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 4 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 14.6% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12