Best Schools in Hays County, TX
Hays County, TX has 86 public schools (13 high, 19 middle, 47 elementary) serving 57,987 students. On average they score 51% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in Hays County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Hays County, TX
The top high schools in Hays County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bowie H S
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Austin Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2782 Students
2. Dripping Springs H S
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Dripping Springs Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2433 Students
3. Blanco H S
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Blanco Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 355 Students
4. Wimberley H S
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Wimberley Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 822 Students
5. Moe And Gene Johnson H S
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Hays Cisd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2692 Students
6. Canyon Lake H S
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Comal Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1038 Students
7. Jack C Hays H S
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Hays Cisd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2062 Students
8. Lyndon B Johnson H S
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Johnson City Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 247 Students
9. Lehman H S
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Hays Cisd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2120 Students
10. San Marcos H S
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San Marcos Cisd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2536 Students
Best Middle Schools in Hays County, TX
The top middle schools in Hays County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gorzycki Middle
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Austin Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1286 Students
2. Sycamore Springs Middle
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Dripping Springs Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1019 Students
3. Olympia Hills
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University Of Texas University Charter School • Charter • Grades 3 - 8 • 18 Students
4. Lyndon B Johnson Middle
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Johnson City Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 171 Students
5. Dripping Springs Middle
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Dripping Springs Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 882 Students
6. R C Barton Middle
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Hays Cisd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 816 Students
7. Eric Dahlstrom Middle
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Hays Cisd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 902 Students
8. Mt Valley Middle
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Comal Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 808 Students
9. Idea Kyle College Preparatory
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Idea Public Schools • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 539 Students
10. Danforth J H
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Wimberley Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 648 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Hays County, TX
The top elementary schools in Hays County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bear Creek El
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Austin Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 603 Students
2. Baldwin El
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Austin Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 649 Students
3. Rooster Springs El
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Dripping Springs Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 827 Students
4. Cypress Springs El
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Dripping Springs Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 611 Students
5. Rebecca Creek El
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Comal Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 605 Students
6. Elm Grove El
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Hays Cisd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 706 Students
7. Mt Valley El
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Comal Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 471 Students
8. Crockett El
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San Marcos Cisd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 525 Students
9. Jacob's Well El
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Wimberley Isd • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 531 Students
10. Sycamore Springs El
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Dripping Springs Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 710 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
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 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
16.67 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.83 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Hays County, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Hays County, TX
How many schools are in Hays County, TX?
Hays County, TX has 86 public schools: 13 high schools, 19 middle schools and 47 elementary schools, serving 57,987 students in total.
How do schools in Hays County perform on state tests?
On average, 86 schools in Hays County score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in Hays County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Hays County?
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: 34%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Hays County
7 places in Hays County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (7)
- Buda (13)
- Kyle (13)
- San Marcos (13)
- Wimberley (5)
- Dripping Springs (4)
- Driftwood (2)
- Niederwald (1)
School districts (5)
- Hays Cisd (25 schools)
- San Marcos Cisd (10 schools)
- Dripping Springs Isd (8 schools)
- Wimberley Isd (4 schools)
- Ki Charter (3 schools)