For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 1,858 students in Cass County, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Cass County, TX are Mcleod School, Hughes Springs J High School and Mae Luster Stephens J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cass County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Cass County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle 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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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
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 middle schools in Cass County, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Cass County, TX include Mcleod School, Hughes Springs J High School and Mae Luster Stephens J High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Cass County?
7 public middle schools are located in Cass County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cass County?
Cass County public middle schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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