McLeod High School is a public high school located in the unincorporated community of McLeod, Texas and classified as a 2A school by the UIL. It is a part of the McLeod Independent School District located in southeastern Cass County.
Serving 428 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Mcleod School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 428 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mcleod School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Mcleod School's student population of 428 students has grown by 253% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 209% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
428 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Colors
Maroon, Gold
School Rankings
Mcleod School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mcleod School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#988 out of 8188 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
2%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
93%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Longhorn
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mcleod School's ranking?
Mcleod School is ranked #988 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Mcleod School often compared to?
Mcleod Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Caddo High School, Atlanta High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mcleod School?
The graduation rate of Mcleod School is 80%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Mcleod School?
428 students attend Mcleod School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Mcleod School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mcleod School?
Mcleod School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mcleod School offer ?
Mcleod School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Mcleod School part of?
Mcleod School is part of Mcleod Independent School District.
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