Total enrollment
5,268
-72 (-1%) vs SY 2020-21
Cass County
Texas · Public K-12
Texas's Cass County runs 19 public K-12 schools between its districts, the largest being Atlanta ISD at 1,929 students. That works out to 5 elementary, 4 middle, and 5 high schools.
4-year change in Cass County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
16
-2 (-11%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Cass County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Texas | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 50.2% | #50 of 192 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 5,268 | #98 of 196 | #1,283 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 16 | #83 of 196 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 11.3:1 | #24 of 196 | #346 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 60.0% | #114 of 196 | #1,122 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 52.2% | #106 of 192 | #996 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Cass County school rankings
Residents
28,568
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
19
7 districts
Enrollment
5,268
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$53,813
Below Texas avg
Free/reduced lunch
60.0%
Below Texas avg
Elementary
5
2,162 students
Middle
4
1,058 students
High
5
1,283 students
Combined / other
5
765 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
ATLANTA ISD
1,929 students · 7 districts in Cass County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Cass County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
18.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
11.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.4%
civilian labor
Median age
44
22.4% under 18
Test scores in Cass County
Latest 2025-26 ELA proficiency, 15 schools ranked. Texas state average: 55.6%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- HUGHES SPRINGS H S· 76.0%
- HUGHES SPRINGS J H· 70.0%
- LINDEN-KILDARE H S· 63.0%
- ATLANTA H S· 60.0%
- ATLANTA MIDDLE· 59.0%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- LINDEN EL· 43.0%
- MORRIS UPCHURCH MIDDLE· 45.0%
- HUGHES SPRINGS EL· 47.0%
- MAE LUSTER STEPHENS J H· 47.0%
- AVINGER SCHOOL· 52.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATLANTA PRI | Atlanta | Elementary | PK-02 | 544 | · |
| HUGHES SPRINGS EL | Hughes Springs | Elementary | PK-05 | 531 | · |
| ATLANTA H S | Atlanta | High | 09-12 | 511 | · |
| ATLANTA EL | Atlanta | Elementary | 03-05 | 447 | · |
| ATLANTA MIDDLE | Atlanta | Middle | 06-08 | 427 | · |
| MCLEOD SCHOOL | Mcleod | Combined | PK-12 | 424 | · |
| J K HILEMAN EL | Queen City | Elementary | PK-04 | 341 | · |
| HUGHES SPRINGS H S | Hughes Springs | High | 09-12 | 327 | · |
| LINDEN EL | Linden | Elementary | PK-05 | 299 | · |
| MORRIS UPCHURCH MIDDLE | Queen City | Middle | 05-08 | 267 | · |
| QUEEN CITY H S | Queen City | High | 09-12 | 259 | · |
| HUGHES SPRINGS J H | Hughes Springs | Middle | 06-08 | 232 | · |
| BLOOMBURG SCHOOL | Bloomburg | Combined | PK-12 | 229 | · |
| LINDEN-KILDARE H S | Linden | High | 09-12 | 186 | · |
| MAE LUSTER STEPHENS J H | Linden | Middle | 06-08 | 132 | · |
| AVINGER SCHOOL | Avinger | Combined | KG-12 | 112 | · |
| CORRECTIVE BEHAVIOR CTR | Atlanta | High | 05-12 | 0 | · |
| MCLEOD EL | Mcleod | Combined | M-M | · | · |
| MCLEOD MIDDLE | Mcleod | Combined | M-M | · | · |
Cities in Cass County
About Cass County
Cass County is a small county of about 28,568 residents in Texas. Its public-school system serves approximately 5,268 students across 19 schools.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show the median household earns about $53,813 a year, roughly 19% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 12%. That income level is 19% lower than the Texas median.
In terms of grade levels, Cass County is made up of 5 elementary schools (2,162 students), 4 middle schools (1,058), 5 high schools (1,283), and 5 combined or other schools.
ATLANTA ISD dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 1,929 students on its own.
Looking at the last 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment held roughly steady: 5,340 students in SY 2020-21 versus 5,268 in SY 2024-25. The school count fell from 18 to 16 across the same 4-year window.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Cass County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data