📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (STAAR 2023), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
All 7 Rated Districts in Cass County, TX
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Hughes Springs Independent School District | Hughes Springs | 9/10 Excellent | 82nd |
| #2 | McLeod Independent School District | McLeod | 9/10 Excellent | 81st |
| #3 | Avinger Independent School District | Avinger | 8/10 Good | 75th |
| #4 | Atlanta Independent School District | Atlanta | 7/10 Good | 68th |
| #5 | Queen City Independent School District | Queen City | 5/10 Average | 44th |
| #6 | Bloomburg Independent School District | Bloomburg | 5/10 Average | 42nd |
| #7 | Linden-Kildare Consolidated Independent School District | Linden | 4/10 Below Average | 38th |
Best School Districts in Cass County, Texas (2026)
This page lists the 7 public school districts headquartered in Cass County, Texas that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using STAAR 2023 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in Texas, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Cass County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Cass County, Texas? ▼
Among the 7 rated districts in Cass County, Texas, the highest-rated is Hughes Springs Independent School District (Hughes Springs), rated 9/10 (Excellent) and in the 82nd percentile of Texas districts on STAAR 2023 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (STAAR 2023), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in Texas and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.