Best High Schools in Hays County, TX

Hays County, TX has 18 high schools with 16,189 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Hays County score 46% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Hays County meet expectations.

1. Memorial Early College H S With St Philip's

A+

SchoolGrade

82%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Comal Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 341 Students

2. Dripping Springs H S

A-

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Dripping Springs Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2433 Students

3. Wimberley H S

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Wimberley Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 822 Students

4. Lyndon B Johnson H S

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Johnson City Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 247 Students

5. Moe And Gene Johnson H S

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hays Cisd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2692 Students

6. Canyon Lake H S

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Comal Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1038 Students

7. Blanco H S

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Blanco Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 355 Students

8. Jack C Hays H S

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hays Cisd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2062 Students

9. Katherine Anne Porter School

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Katherine Anne Porter School • Charter • Grades 8 - 12 • 86 Students

10. Lehman H S

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hays Cisd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2120 Students

Best Middle Schools in Hays County, TX

Hays County, TX has 17 middle schools with 11,162 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Hays County score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Hays County exceed expectations.

1. Olympia Hills

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

University Of Texas University Charter School • Charter • Grades 3 - 8 • 18 Students

2. Sycamore Springs Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Dripping Springs Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1019 Students

3. Mt Valley Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Comal Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 808 Students

4. Dripping Springs Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Dripping Springs Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 882 Students

5. Danforth J H

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wimberley Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 648 Students

6. R C Barton Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hays Cisd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 816 Students

7. Eric Dahlstrom Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hays Cisd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 902 Students

8. Lyndon B Johnson Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Johnson City Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 171 Students

9. Blanco Middle

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Blanco Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 246 Students

10. Miller Middle

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

San Marcos Cisd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 986 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Hays County, TX

Hays County, TX has 45 elementary schools with 23,820 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Hays County score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Hays County meet expectations.

1. Carpenter Hill El

A

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hays Cisd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 616 Students

2. Elm Grove El

A-

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hays Cisd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 706 Students

3. Sycamore Springs El

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Dripping Springs Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 710 Students

4. Dripping Springs El

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Dripping Springs Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1006 Students

5. Rooster Springs El

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Dripping Springs Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 827 Students

6. Walnut Springs El

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Dripping Springs Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 887 Students

7. Jacob's Well El

B

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Wimberley Isd • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 531 Students

8. Mt Valley El

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Comal Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 471 Students

9. Rebecca Creek El

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Comal Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 605 Students

10. Blanco El

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Blanco Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 487 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Hays County, TX

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Hays County, TX has a total population of 241,067 with 32% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 42% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Hays County, TX

51,360

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

91%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

42%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Hays County, TX.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B+

16.67 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.83 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

13.85 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Hays County, TX.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Hays County, TX.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,421 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

78 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Hays County, TX Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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