Schools in McLeod ISD · Cass County

Deep in the Piney Woods of East Texas, Cass County's public school landscape is defined by small towns and the close-scale districts that serve them — seven districts spread across communities like Linden, Atlanta, and Queen City, producing 15 ranked schools in all. The county punches reasonably well for its size, with three schools landing in the top quartile statewide. Hughes Springs stands out as a consistent performer, with both Hughes Springs Junior High and Hughes Springs High School cresting the 82nd percentile — notable results for a small-town district. Families prioritizing strong outcomes in a rural East Texas setting will find this corner of the state worth a closer look.