For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public high schools serving 13,131 students in Hays County, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Hays County, TX are Dripping Springs High School, Wimberley High School and Moe And Gene Johnson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hays County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Hays County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Hays County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dripping Springs High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Hays County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #4 - 54. - 5.
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: #4 - 54. - 5.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
San Marcos High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2601 Rattler Rd
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 393-6805
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 393-6805
Grades: 9-12
| 2,455 students
Rank: #1010.
Lehman High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Lehman Rd
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-8454
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-8454
Grades: 9-12
| 2,024 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Live Oak Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4820 Jack C Hays Trl
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8462
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8462
Grades: 9-12
| 261 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Pathfinder Camp
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
20800 Fm 150 W
Driftwood, TX 78619
(512) 496-7955
Driftwood, TX 78619
(512) 496-7955
Grades: 5-10
| 20 students
Rank: #1313.
Ki Charter Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
120 Bert Brown Rd
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 396-8500
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 396-8500
Grades: 1-12
| 161 students
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 high schools in Hays County, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Hays County, TX include Dripping Springs High School, Wimberley High School and Moe And Gene Johnson High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hays County, TX?
13 public high schools are located in Hays County, TX.
What is the racial composition of students in Hays County, TX?
Hays County, TX public high schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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