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Best Schools in Buda, TX
Buda, TX has 31 public schools (7 high, 9 middle, 15 elementary) serving 31,838 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in Buda don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Buda, TX
The top high schools in Buda, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dripping Springs H S
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Projected Test Scores
Dripping Springs Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2433 Students
2. Moe And Gene Johnson H S
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Hays Cisd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2692 Students
3. Jack C Hays H S
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Hays Cisd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2062 Students
4. Lehman H S
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Hays Cisd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2120 Students
5. Lockhart H S
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Lockhart Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1968 Students
6. Del Valle H S
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Del Valle Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3460 Students
7. Alter Impact Ctr
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Hays Cisd • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 83 Students
Best Middle Schools in Buda, TX
The top middle schools in Buda, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Olympia Hills
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University Of Texas University Charter School • Charter • Grades 3 - 8 • 18 Students
2. Dripping Springs Middle
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Dripping Springs Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 882 Students
3. R C Barton Middle
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Hays Cisd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 816 Students
4. Eric Dahlstrom Middle
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Hays Cisd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 902 Students
5. Armando Chapa Middle
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Hays Cisd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 668 Students
6. Dr T C Mccormick Jr Middle
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Hays Cisd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1047 Students
7. Lockhart J H
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Lockhart Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1433 Students
8. John P Ojeda Middle
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Del Valle Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 821 Students
9. Del Valle Middle
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Del Valle Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 869 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Buda, TX
The top elementary schools in Buda, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Elm Grove El
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Hays Cisd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 706 Students
2. Walnut Springs El
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Dripping Springs Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 887 Students
3. Carpenter Hill El
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Hays Cisd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 616 Students
4. Laura B Negley El
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Hays Cisd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1007 Students
5. Doral Academy Of Texas
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Doral Academy Of Texas • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 370 Students
6. Ralph Pfluger El
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Hays Cisd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 761 Students
7. Buda El
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Hays Cisd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 604 Students
8. Valor Kyle
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Valor Public Schools • Charter • Grades KG - 10 • 581 Students
9. Sunfield El
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Hays Cisd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 535 Students
10. Bluebonnet El
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Lockhart Isd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 550 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Buda, TX
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Buda, TX has a total population of 43,429 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 42% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Buda, TX
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Buda, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.32 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.22 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.10 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Buda, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Buda, TX.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Buda, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Buda, TX
How many schools are in Buda, TX?
Buda, TX has 31 public schools: 7 high schools, 9 middle schools and 15 elementary schools, serving 31,838 students in total.
How do schools in Buda perform on state tests?
On average, 31 schools in Buda score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Buda don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Buda?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Buda
15 of 15 schools in Buda carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 5B: 5C: 2D: 2F: 1
All 15 public schools we grade in Buda. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.