Best Cass County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 2,094 students in Cass County, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in Cass County, TX are Mcleod School, Hughes Springs High School and Linden-kildare High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cass County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Cass County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public high schools.
Cass County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Atlanta High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Cass County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mcleod School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
19395 Farm Rd 125
Mc Leod, TX 75565
(903) 796-7181
Gr: PK-12 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Hughes Springs High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
701 Russell St
Hughes Springs, TX 75656
(903) 639-3840
Gr: 9-12 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Linden-kildare High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2913 Farm Rd 125 S
Linden, TX 75563
(903) 756-5314
Gr: 9-12 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #44.
Avinger School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
245 Connor St
Avinger, TX 75630
(903) 562-1355
Gr: K-12 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #55.
Bloomburg School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
307 W Cypress St
Bloomburg, TX 75556
(903) 728-5216
Gr: PK-12 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
Queen City High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
905 Houston St
Queen City, TX 75572
(903) 796-8259
Gr: 9-12 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #77.
Atlanta High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
705 Rabbit Blvd
Atlanta, TX 75551
(903) 796-4411
Gr: 9-12 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
Corrective Behavior Center
Alternative School
309 Buckner St
Atlanta, TX 75551
(903) 799-1044
Gr: 5-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Cass County, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in Cass County, TX include Mcleod School, Hughes Springs High School and Linden-kildare High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cass County?
7 public high schools are located in Cass County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cass County?
Cass County public high schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Cass County are often viewed compared to one another?

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