For the 2024 school year, there are 60 public schools serving 42,263 students in Hays County, TX (there are 16 private schools, serving 3,952 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Hays County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Hays County, TX are Olympia Hills, Elm Grove Elementary School and Sycamore Springs Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hays County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Hays County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hays County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Olympia Hills
Charter School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2122 Green Meadows
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 750-0426
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 750-0426
Grades: 4-8
| 18 students
Rank: #22.
Elm Grove Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
801 Fm 1626
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8440
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8440
Grades: PK-5
| 760 students
Rank: #33.
Sycamore Springs Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
14451 Sawyer Ranch Rd
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
(512) 858-3600
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
(512) 858-3600
Grades: 6-8
| 921 students
Rank: #44.
Carpenter Hill Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4410 Rr 967
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8509
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8509
Grades: PK-5
| 621 students
Rank: #55.
Sycamore Springs Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14451 Sawyer Ranch Rd
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
(512) 858-3900
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
(512) 858-3900
Grades: PK-5
| 694 students
Rank: #66.
Danforth J High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Texan Blvd
Wimberley, TX 78676
(512) 847-2181
Wimberley, TX 78676
(512) 847-2181
Grades: 6-8
| 615 students
Rank: #77.
Rooster Springs Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1001 Belterra Dr
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
(512) 465-6200
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
(512) 465-6200
Grades: PK-5
| 838 students
Rank: #88.
Dripping Springs High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
940 W Hwy 290
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
(512) 858-3100
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
(512) 858-3100
Grades: 8-12
| 2,335 students
Rank: #99.
Dripping Springs Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
29400 Ranch Rd 12
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
(512) 858-3700
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
(512) 858-3700
Grades: PK-5
| 889 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Eric Dahlstrom Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3600 F M 967
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 295-4717
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 295-4717
Grades: 6-8
| 955 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Walnut Springs Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
113 Tiger Ln
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
(512) 858-3800
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
(512) 858-3800
Grades: PK-5
| 789 students
Rank: #1212.
R C Barton Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4950 Jack C Hays Trl
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-1472
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-1472
Grades: 6-8
| 758 students
Rank: #1313.
Dripping Springs Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
111 Tiger Ln
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
(512) 858-3400
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
(512) 858-3400
Grades: 6-8
| 892 students
Rank: #1414.
Jacob's Well Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3470 Ranch Rd 2325
Wimberley, TX 78676
(512) 847-5558
Wimberley, TX 78676
(512) 847-5558
Grades: 3-5
| 535 students
Rank: #1515.
Wimberley High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Carney Ln
Wimberley, TX 78676
(512) 847-5729
Wimberley, TX 78676
(512) 847-5729
Grades: 9-12
| 829 students
Rank: #1616.
Moe And Gene Johnson High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4260 Ranch Rd 967
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-2141
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-2141
Grades: 9-12
| 2,456 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Alter Impact Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4125b F M 967
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8473
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8473
Grades: 5-12
| 85 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Jhw Inspire - Hays County
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2250 Clovis R Barker Rd
San Marcos, TX 78666
(210) 638-5400
San Marcos, TX 78666
(210) 638-5400
Grades: 7-12
| 41 students
Rank: #1919.
Laura B Negley Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5940 Mcnaughton
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-8501
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-8501
Grades: PK-5
| 915 students
Rank: #2020.
Buda Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1060 Old San Antonio Rd
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 295-4431
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 295-4431
Grades: PK-5
| 679 students
Rank: #2121.
Jack C Hays High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4800 Jack C Hays Trl
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-2911
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-2911
Grades: 9-12
| 1,940 students
Rank: #2222.
Tobias Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1005 E Fm 150
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-8437
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-8437
Grades: PK-5
| 650 students
Rank: #2323.
Katherine Anne Porter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
515 Fm 2325
Wimberley, TX 78676
(512) 648-3180
Wimberley, TX 78676
(512) 648-3180
Grades: 9-12
| 74 students
Rank: #2424.
Kyle Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 W Blanco St
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-3311
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-3311
Grades: PK-5
| 580 students
Rank: #2525.
Blanco Vista Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2951 Blanco Vista Blvd
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 268-8506
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 268-8506
Grades: PK-5
| 713 students
Rank: #2626.
Hernandez Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
333 Stagecoach Trl
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 393-6100
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 393-6100
Grades: K-5
| 550 students
Rank: #2727.
Ralph Pfluger Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4951 Marsh Ln
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8510
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8510
Grades: PK-5
| 774 students
Rank: #2828.
Crockett Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1300 Girard St
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 393-6400
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 393-6400
Grades: K-5
| 536 students
Rank: #2929.
Science Hall Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1510 Bebee Rd
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-8502
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-8502
Grades: PK-5
| 610 students
Rank: #3030.
Laura B Wallace Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1500 W Center St
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-2891
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-2891
Grades: 6-8
| 791 students
Rank: #3131.
Idea Kyle College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
640 Philomena Dr
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 822-4300
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 822-4300
Grades: 6-9
| 450 students
Rank: #3232.
Idea Kyle Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
640 Philomena Dr
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 822-4300
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 822-4300
Grades: K-5
| 714 students
Rank: #3333.
Tom Green Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Old Goforth Rd
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 295-2734
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 295-2734
Grades: PK-5
| 833 students
Rank: #3434.
Texas Preparatory School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 Uhland Rd No 2
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 928-3000
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 928-3000
Grades: K-6
| 72 students
Rank: #3535.
Dr T C Mccormick Jr Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5700 Dacy Ln
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-2141
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-2141
Grades: 6-8
| 1,013 students
Show 25 more public schools in Hays County, TX (out of 60 total schools)
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Hays County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Does Not Apply
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 393-0000
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 393-0000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
500 F M 967
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 295-2765
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 295-2765
Grades: PK-2
| 294 students
Hays County Juvenile Justice Alternative Center (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
4125 B Fm 967
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 268-8473
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 268-8473
Grades: 8-10
| 4 students
4125 B Fm 967
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 295-5301
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 295-5301
Grades: 8-10
| 4 students
Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1307 Uland Rd
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 392-7070
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 392-7070
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Pride High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
540 Staples Rd
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 393-6864
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 393-6864
Grades: 10-12
| 66 students
4950 Jack C Hays Trl
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-1472
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-1472
Grades: 8
| 638 students
S T A R El Daep (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
4125 Fm 967
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8473
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8473
Grades: 3-4
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hays County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Hays County, TX include Olympia Hills, Elm Grove Elementary School and Sycamore Springs Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Hays County, TX?
60 public schools are located in Hays County, TX.
What percentage of students in Hays County, TX go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Hays County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hays County, TX?
Hays County, TX public schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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