Cass County Schools & Education
Cass County, Texas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
71/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
95.6%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
95.6%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,462
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,498
School Score
71/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 56/100
State Score Position
#42
of 253 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Cass County
Measured School Summary
Cass County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 71/100 and a graduation rate of 95.6%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
At $7,462 per pupil, Cass County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 27% above the Texas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 4.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 0% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Cass County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
19 public schools and 7 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
71/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #42 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.
Completion
95.6%
4.0 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,462
roughly matches the state average
School coverage
19
7 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Cass County has 19 public schools across 7 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Cass County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Higher-signal county
Cass County screens well on the measured county-level school signal. The next check is whether that strength is broad across districts or concentrated in a few school pathways.
State position
#42
of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 15 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
ATLANTA ISD
Elementary to high school visible
1,879 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
HUGHES SPRINGS ISD
Elementary to high school visible
1,149 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
QUEEN CITY ISD
Elementary to high school visible
954 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
LINDEN-KILDARE CISD
Elementary to high school visible
660 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
ATLANTA ISD is the largest listed district slice, with 5 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Cass County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Cass County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Cass County, Texas
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Robust Network of Town and Rural Schools
Cass County manages an extensive education system with 19 public schools serving 5,435 students. The county is divided into 7 distinct districts, featuring a balanced mix of 6 elementary, 5 middle, and 6 high schools. This infrastructure provides diverse options for families across the county's varied geography.
Atlanta ISD Anchors Local Education
Atlanta ISD is the largest district in the county, enrolling 1,879 students across 5 campuses. Other major districts include Hughes Springs ISD with 1,149 students and Linden-Kildare CISD serving 660. Traditional public schools remain the standard here, as the county does not host any charter schools.
Diverse Locales and Mid-Sized Campuses
The school landscape is split between 11 rural schools and 8 town-based campuses, offering parents a choice in learning environments. Atlanta Primary is the largest school with 585 students, while the average campus size across the county sits at 302 students. This mix ensures that even the busiest town schools maintain a manageable and community-focused feel.
School Overview
Total Schools
19
in Cass County
Reported Enrollment
5,435
19 schools reporting
School Districts
7
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
7 School Districts in Cass County
ATLANTA ISD
HUGHES SPRINGS ISD
QUEEN CITY ISD
LINDEN-KILDARE CISD
MCLEOD ISD
BLOOMBURG ISD
AVINGER ISD
19 Public Schools in Cass County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 19 of 19 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATLANTA PRI | Record | ATLANTA ISD | ATLANTA, 75551Rural: Fringe | PK–2 | Primary | 585 |
| HUGHES SPRINGS EL | Record | HUGHES SPRINGS ISD | HUGHES SPRINGS, 75656Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 535 |
| ATLANTA H S | Record | ATLANTA ISD | ATLANTA, 75551Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 476 |
| ATLANTA EL | Record | ATLANTA ISD | ATLANTA, 75551Rural: Fringe | 3–5 | Primary | 449 |
| J K HILEMAN EL | Record | QUEEN CITY ISD | QUEEN CITY, 75572Rural: Fringe | PK–4 | Primary | 384 |
| ATLANTA MIDDLE | Record | ATLANTA ISD | ATLANTA, 75551Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 369 |
| LINDEN EL | Record | LINDEN-KILDARE CISD | LINDEN, 75563Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 340 |
| HUGHES SPRINGS H S | Record | HUGHES SPRINGS ISD | HUGHES SPRINGS, 75656Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 338 |
| QUEEN CITY H S | Record | QUEEN CITY ISD | QUEEN CITY, 75572Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 296 |
| HUGHES SPRINGS J H | Record | HUGHES SPRINGS ISD | HUGHES SPRINGS, 75656Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 276 |
| MORRIS UPCHURCH MIDDLE | Record | QUEEN CITY ISD | QUEEN CITY, 75572Town: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 274 |
| BLOOMBURG SCHOOL | Record | BLOOMBURG ISD | BLOOMBURG, 75556Rural: Distant | PK–12 | Other | 256 |
| LINDEN-KILDARE H S | Record | LINDEN-KILDARE CISD | LINDEN, 75563Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 187 |
| MCLEOD EL | Record | MCLEOD ISD | MCLEOD, 75565Rural: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 165 |
| MCLEOD MIDDLE | Record | MCLEOD ISD | MCLEOD, 75565Rural: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 140 |
| MAE LUSTER STEPHENS J H | Record | LINDEN-KILDARE CISD | LINDEN, 75563Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 133 |
| AVINGER SCHOOL | Record | AVINGER ISD | AVINGER, 75630Rural: Distant | KG–12 | Other | 123 |
| MCLEOD H S | Record | MCLEOD ISD | MCLEOD, 75565Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 109 |
| CORRECTIVE BEHAVIOR CTR | Record | ATLANTA ISD | ATLANTA, 75551Town: Distant | 5–12 | Alternative | 0 |
HUGHES SPRINGS EL
HUGHES SPRINGS ISD
HUGHES SPRINGS, 75656 / Town: Distant
HUGHES SPRINGS J H
HUGHES SPRINGS ISD
HUGHES SPRINGS, 75656 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,462
State avg $7,498
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Schools in Cass County, Texas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Cass County, Texas?
Cass County manages an extensive education system with 19 public schools serving 5,435 students. The county is divided into 7 distinct districts, featuring a balanced mix of 6 elementary, 5 middle, and 6 high schools. This infrastructure provides diverse options for families across the county's varied geography.
What are the major school districts in Cass County, Texas?
Atlanta ISD is the largest district in the county, enrolling 1,879 students across 5 campuses. Other major districts include Hughes Springs ISD with 1,149 students and Linden-Kildare CISD serving 660. Traditional public schools remain the standard here, as the county does not host any charter schools.
What is the school experience like in Cass County?
The school landscape is split between 11 rural schools and 8 town-based campuses, offering parents a choice in learning environments. Atlanta Primary is the largest school with 585 students, while the average campus size across the county sits at 302 students. This mix ensures that even the busiest town schools maintain a manageable and community-focused feel.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.