Dripping Springs High School

940 W Hwy 290
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 2,484 students in grades 9-12, Dripping Springs High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,484 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : 96% (Top 10% in TX)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 52% (Top 30%)
  • : 71% (Top 20%)
  • : 83% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Dripping Springs High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Dripping Springs High School's student population of 2,484 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 152 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,484 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
152 teachers

School Rankings

Dripping Springs High School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dripping Springs High School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#1347 out of 8188 schools
(Top 20%)
52%
41%
71%
51%
83%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
21%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
70%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.47
96%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dripping Springs High School's ranking?
Dripping Springs High School is ranked #1347 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Dripping Springs High School often compared to?
Dripping Springs High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bowie High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dripping Springs High School?
The graduation rate of Dripping Springs High School is 96%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Dripping Springs High School?
2,484 students attend Dripping Springs High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Dripping Springs High School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dripping Springs High School?
Dripping Springs High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dripping Springs High School offer ?
Dripping Springs High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Dripping Springs High School part of?
Dripping Springs High School is part of Dripping Springs Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,484 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : 96% (Top 10%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 52% (Top 30%)
  • : 71% (Top 20%)
  • : 83% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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