For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 1,858 students in Cass County, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in Cass County, TX are Mcleod School, Bloomburg School and Hughes Springs 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 40%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Cass County have an average ranking of 7/10, 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-12
| 428 students
Rank: #22.
Bloomburg School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
307 W Cypress St
Bloomburg, TX 75556
(903) 728-5216
Bloomburg, TX 75556
(903) 728-5216
Grades: PK-12
| 243 students
Rank: #33.
Hughes Springs J High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
609 Russell
Hughes Springs, TX 75656
(903) 639-3811
Hughes Springs, TX 75656
(903) 639-3811
Grades: 6-8
| 261 students
Rank: #44.
Morris Upchurch Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 5th St
Queen City, TX 75572
(903) 796-6412
Queen City, TX 75572
(903) 796-6412
Grades: 5-8
| 265 students
Rank: #55.
Mae Luster Stephens J High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
857 Us Hwy 59 S
Linden, TX 75563
(903) 756-5381
Linden, TX 75563
(903) 756-5381
Grades: 6-8
| 132 students
Rank: #66.
Avinger School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
245 Connor St
Avinger, TX 75630
(903) 562-1355
Avinger, TX 75630
(903) 562-1355
Grades: K-12
| 117 students
Rank: #77.
Atlanta Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 High School Ln
Atlanta, TX 75551
(903) 796-7928
Atlanta, TX 75551
(903) 796-7928
Grades: 6-8
| 412 students
Cass County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
245 Connor St
Avinger, TX 75630
(903) 562-1355
Avinger, TX 75630
(903) 562-1355
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
307 W Cypress St
Bloomburg, TX 75556
(903) 728-5216
Bloomburg, TX 75556
(903) 728-5216
Grades: PK-5
| 127 students
Corrective Behavior Center (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
309 Buckner St
Atlanta, TX 75551
(903) 799-1044
Atlanta, TX 75551
(903) 799-1044
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
308 N Central
Marietta, TX 75566
(903) 835-2241
Marietta, TX 75566
(903) 835-2241
Grades: PK-6
| 31 students
19395 Farm Rd 125 E
Mc Leod, TX 75565
(903) 796-7181
Mc Leod, TX 75565
(903) 796-7181
Grades: PK-4
| 165 students
19395 Farm Rd 125
Mc Leod, TX 75565
(903) 796-7181
Mc Leod, TX 75565
(903) 796-7181
Grades: 5-8
| 140 students
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, Bloomburg School and Hughes Springs 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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