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Top 10 Best Hays County Public Schools (2022)

For the 2022 school year, there are 58 public schools serving 40,245 students in Hays County, TX. Hays County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Texas.
The top ranked public schools in Hays County, TX are Sycamore Springs Middle School, Eric Dahlstrom Middle School and Carpenter Hill Elementary 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 48% (versus the Texas public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Hays County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).

Best Hays County Public Schools (2022)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sycamore Springs Middle School
Math: 72% | Reading: 69%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
14451 Sawyer Ranch Rd
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
(512) 858-3600
Grades: 6-8
| 857 students
Rank: #22.
Eric Dahlstrom Middle School
Math: 79% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3600 F M 967
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 295-4717
Grades: 6-8
| 906 students
Rank: #33.
Carpenter Hill Elementary School
Math: 73% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4410 Rr 967
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8509
Grades: PK-5
| 593 students
Rank: #44.
Elm Grove Elementary School
Math: 68% | Reading: 66%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
801 Fm 1626
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8440
Grades: PK-5
| 815 students
Rank: #55.
Dripping Springs Middle School
Math: 69% | Reading: 62%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
111 Tiger Ln
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
(512) 858-3400
Grades: 6-8
| 886 students
Rank: #66.
Dripping Springs High School
Math: 59% | Reading: 81%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
940 W Hwy 290
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
(512) 858-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 2,167 students
Rank: #77.
Sycamore Springs Elementary School
Math: 63% | Reading: 65%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
14451 Sawyer Ranch Rd
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
(512) 858-3900
Grades: PK-5
| 977 students
Rank: #88.
Jack C Hays High School
Math: 71% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
(2)
4800 Jack C Hays Trl
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-2911
Grades: 9-12
| 2,251 students
Rank: #99.
Danforth J High School
Math: 63% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
200 Texan Blvd
Wimberley, TX 78676
(512) 847-2181
Grades: 6-8
| 622 students
Rank: #1010.
Ralph Pfluger Elementary School
Math: 66% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4951 Marsh Ln
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8510
Grades: PK-5
| 738 students
Rank: #1111.
R C Barton Middle School
Math: 71% | Reading: 55%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4950 Jack C Hays Trl
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-1472
Grades: 6-8
| 740 students
Rank: #1212.
Laura B Negley Elementary School
Math: 64% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5940 Mcnaughton
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-8501
Grades: PK-5
| 829 students
Rank: #1313.
Rooster Springs Elementary School
Math: 61% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1001 Belterra Dr
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
(512) 465-6200
Grades: PK-5
| 816 students
Rank: #1414.
Dripping Springs Elementary School
Math: 54% | Reading: 64%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
29400 Ranch Rd 12
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
(512) 858-3700
Grades: PK-5
| 875 students
Rank: #1515.
Olympia Hills
Charter School
Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2122 Green Meadows
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 750-0426
Grades: 3-8
| 20 students
Rank: #1616.
Jacob's Well Elementary School
Math: 52% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3470 Ranch Rd 2325
Wimberley, TX 78676
(512) 847-5558
Grades: 3-5
| 538 students
Rank: #1717.
Walnut Springs Elementary School
Math: 48% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
300 Sportsplex Dr
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
(512) 858-3800
Grades: PK-5
| 705 students
Rank: #1818.
Crockett Elementary School
Math: 46% | Reading: 55%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1300 Girard St
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 393-6400
Grades: K-5
| 561 students
Rank: #1919.
Idea Kyle College Preparatory
Charter School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
640 Philomena Dr
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 822-4300
Grades: 6-8
| 382 students
Rank: #2020.
Wimberley High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 68%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
100 Carney Ln
Wimberley, TX 78676
(512) 847-5729
Grades: 9-12
| 815 students
Rank: #2121.
Tobias Elementary School
Math: 43% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1005 E Fm 150
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-8437
Grades: PK-5
| 627 students
Rank: #2222.
Blanco Vista Elementary School
Math: 44% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2951 Blanco Vista Blvd
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 268-8506
Grades: PK-5
| 621 students
Rank: #2323.
Hernandez Elementary School
Math: 43% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
(1)
333 Stagecoach Trl
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 393-6100
Grades: K-5
| 536 students
Rank: #2424.
Buda Elementary School
Math: 42% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1060 Old San Antonio Rd
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 295-4431
Grades: PK-5
| 661 students
Rank: #2525.
Susie Fuentes Elementary School
Math: 45% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
901 Philomena Dr
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-7827
Grades: PK-5
| 645 students
Rank: #2626.
Lehman High School
Math: 46% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 Lehman Rd
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-8454
Grades: 9-12
| 2,116 students
Rank: #2727.
Kyle Elementary School
Math: 40% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
500 W Blanco St
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-3311
Grades: PK-5
| 533 students
Rank: #2828.
Armando Chapa Middle School
Math: 44% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
(1)
3311 Dacy Ln
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-8500
Grades: 6-8
| 672 students
Rank: #2929.
Laura B Wallace Middle School
Math: 41% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 W Center St
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-2891
Grades: 6-8
| 780 students
Rank: #3030.
Miller Middle School
Math: 38% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
301 Foxtail Run
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 393-6660
Grades: 6-8
| 869 students
Rank: #3131.
Camino Real Elementary School
Math: 42% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
170 Las Brisas Blvd
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-8505
Grades: PK-5
| 750 students
Rank: #3232.
Tom Green Elementary School
Math: 37% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1301 Old Goforth Rd
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 295-2734
Grades: PK-5
| 760 students
Rank: #3333.
Hemphill Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3995 E Fm 150
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-4688
Grades: PK-5
| 358 students
Rank: #3434.
Bowie Elementary School
Math: 38% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4020 Monterrey Oaks
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 393-6200
Grades: K-5
| 494 students
Rank: #3535.
Katherine Anne Porter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
(1)
515 Fm 2325
Wimberley, TX 78676
(512) 847-6867
Grades: 9-12
| 103 students
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Hays County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Bonham Pk - Inactive (Closed 2010)
Does Not Apply
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 393-0000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Buda Primary Elementary School (Closed 2004)
500 F M 967
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
Grades: 8-10
| 4 students
Hays County Juvenile Justice Alternative Ed Prog (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
4125 B Fm 967
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Pride High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
540 Staples Rd
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 393-6864
Grades: 10-12
| 66 students
R C Barton Junior High School (Closed 2021)
4950 Jack C Hays Trl
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
Grades: 3-4
| n/a students

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