Best Buda Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 5,266 students in Buda, TX. The top-ranked public high schools in Buda, TX are Jack C Hays High School, Moe And Gene Johnson High School and Alter Impact Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buda, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Buda have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public high schools.
Buda, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is equal to the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Moe And Gene Johnson High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Buda, TX (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jack C Hays High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4800 Jack C Hays Trl
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-2911
Gr: 9-12 | 2,191 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Moe And Gene Johnson High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4260 Ranch Rd 967
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8512
Gr: 9-12 | 2,802 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
Alter Impact Center
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4125b F M 967
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8473
Gr: 4-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #44.
Live Oak Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4820 Jack C Hays Trl
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8462
Gr: 9-12 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Buda, Texas

Buda, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
500 F M 967
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 295-2765
Gr: PK-2 | 294 students Minority enrollment: 44%
4125 B Fm 967
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 295-5301
Gr: 8-10 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
4950 Jack C Hays Trl
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-1472
Gr: 8 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
4125 Fm 967
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8473
Gr: 3-4

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Buda, TX?
How many public high schools are located in Buda?
4 public high schools are located in Buda.
What is the racial composition of students in Buda?
Buda public high schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Buda are often viewed compared to one another?

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