CROSS ROADS ISD

Located at 14434 FM 59 in Malakoff, Texas, Cross Roads Independent School District (ISD) is an active, traditional public school system dedicated to delivering a complete educational pathway from prekindergarten through 12th grade. Situated in a rural remote environment within the broader Athens metropolitan area, the district operates three specialized school campuses to support students through early childhood development, primary education, and secondary academic preparation. As a regular, non-charter public school district, Cross Roads ISD offers local families a cohesive educational community grounded in accessibility and strong institutional continuity.

The district currently serves a student population of 558 enrolled pupils, maintaining balanced grade-level cohorts from early learners through high school seniors. To champion academic achievement and holistic development, Cross Roads ISD maintains a robust professional workforce featuring approximately 106 full-time equivalent teachers, 10 instructional aides, and 84 support staff members—bringing the district's total workforce to nearly 199 full-time equivalent personnel. This substantial staffing context allows the district to offer individualized attention, close community connections, and reliable instructional support tailored to the unique needs of its rural East Texas community.