It is a part of the Mabank Independent School District located in central Kaufman County.

In addition to the city of Mabank, the school serves southeast Kaufman, southwest Van Zandt, and northwest Henderson counties, including the community of Gun Barrel City and parts of Seven Points.In 2013, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.

[2] The Mabank Panthers compete in these sports [3] Volleyball, Cross Country, Football, Basketball, Powerlifting, Soccer, Golf, Tennis, Track, Baseball & Softball 1971-1972 Ryan Keith Hamilton won the 1A individual state Championship.

The Mabank High School Wind Symphony, the varsity band, competed at UIL and made straight 1's in concert and sight reading.

Earlier this year, the Mabank Drum Line took third in the Plano Drumline Competition.