For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 5,411 students in Cass County, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Cass County, TX are Mcleod School, Atlanta Elementary School and Hughes Springs High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cass County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Cass County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cass County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mcleod School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19395 Farm Rd 125
Mc Leod, TX 75565
(903) 796-7181
Mc Leod, TX 75565
(903) 796-7181
Gr: PK-12 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Atlanta Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
902 Abc Ln
Atlanta, TX 75551
(903) 796-7164
Atlanta, TX 75551
(903) 796-7164
Gr: 3-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Hughes Springs High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
701 Russell St
Hughes Springs, TX 75656
(903) 639-3840
Hughes Springs, TX 75656
(903) 639-3840
Gr: 9-12 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Hughes Springs Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
809 Russell
Hughes Springs, TX 75656
(903) 639-3880
Hughes Springs, TX 75656
(903) 639-3880
Gr: PK-5 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #55.
Hughes Springs J High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
609 Russell
Hughes Springs, TX 75656
(903) 639-3811
Hughes Springs, TX 75656
(903) 639-3811
Gr: 6-8 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
J K Hileman Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1013 Houston St
Queen City, TX 75572
(903) 796-6304
Queen City, TX 75572
(903) 796-6304
Gr: PK-4 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #77.
Linden-kildare High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2913 Farm Rd 125 S
Linden, TX 75563
(903) 756-5314
Linden, TX 75563
(903) 756-5314
Gr: 9-12 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #88.
Mae Luster Stephens J High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2913 Farm Rd 125 S
Linden, TX 75563
(903) 756-5314
Linden, TX 75563
(903) 756-5314
Gr: 6-8 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #99.
Avinger School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
245 Connor St
Avinger, TX 75630
(903) 562-1355
Avinger, TX 75630
(903) 562-1355
Gr: K-12 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1010.
Bloomburg School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
307 W Cypress St
Bloomburg, TX 75556
(903) 728-5216
Bloomburg, TX 75556
(903) 728-5216
Gr: PK-12 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1111.
Morris Upchurch Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 5th St
Queen City, TX 75572
(903) 796-6412
Queen City, TX 75572
(903) 796-6412
Gr: 5-8 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1212.
Linden Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
107 S Kaufman St
Linden, TX 75563
(903) 756-5471
Linden, TX 75563
(903) 756-5471
Gr: PK-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1313.
Queen City High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
905 Houston St
Queen City, TX 75572
(903) 796-8259
Queen City, TX 75572
(903) 796-8259
Gr: 9-12 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1414.
Atlanta High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
705 Rabbit Blvd
Atlanta, TX 75551
(903) 796-4411
Atlanta, TX 75551
(903) 796-4411
Gr: 9-12 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1515.
Atlanta Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 High School Ln
Atlanta, TX 75551
(903) 796-7928
Atlanta, TX 75551
(903) 796-7928
Gr: 6-8 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
505 Rabbit Blvd
Atlanta, TX 75551
(903) 796-8115
Atlanta, TX 75551
(903) 796-8115
Gr: PK-2 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
Corrective Behavior Center
Alternative School
309 Buckner St
Atlanta, TX 75551
(903) 799-1044
Atlanta, TX 75551
(903) 799-1044
Gr: 5-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Cass County, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Cass County, TX include Mcleod School, Atlanta Elementary School and Hughes Springs High School.
How many public schools are located in Cass County?
16 public schools are located in Cass County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cass County?
Cass County public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Cass County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Cass County include: Queen City High School vs. Atlanta High School, Atlanta High School vs. Queen City High School, Hughes Springs Elementary School vs. Avinger School
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