For the 2025 school year, there are 63 public schools serving 46,231 students in Hays County, TX (there are , serving 4,482 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 Rooster Springs Elementary School, 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 46% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% 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 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hays County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rooster Springs Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1001 Belterra Dr
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
(512) 465-6200
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
(512) 465-6200
Gr: PK-5 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Elm Grove Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
801 Fm 1626
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8440
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8440
Gr: PK-5 | 703 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Sycamore Springs Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
14451 Sawyer Ranch Rd
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
(512) 858-3600
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
(512) 858-3600
Gr: 6-8 | 1,016 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Cypress Springs Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11091 Darden Hill Rd
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
(737) 260-8700
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
(737) 260-8700
Gr: PK-5 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
Sycamore Springs Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
14451 Sawyer Ranch Rd
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
(512) 858-3900
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
(512) 858-3900
Gr: PK-5 | 715 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #66.
Olympia Hills
Charter School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2122 Green Meadows
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 750-0426
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 750-0426
Gr: 3-8 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #77.
Carpenter Hill Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4410 Rr 967
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8509
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8509
Gr: PK-5 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #88.
Eric Dahlstrom Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3600 F M 967
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 295-4717
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 295-4717
Gr: 6-8 | 873 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #99.
Walnut Springs Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
113 Tiger Ln
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
(512) 858-3800
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
(512) 858-3800
Gr: PK-5 | 916 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1010.
R C Barton Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4950 Jack C Hays Trl
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-1472
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-1472
Gr: 6-8 | 841 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Danforth J High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Texan Blvd
Wimberley, TX 78676
(512) 847-2181
Wimberley, TX 78676
(512) 847-2181
Gr: 6-8 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Dripping Springs Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
111 Tiger Ln
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
(512) 858-3400
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
(512) 858-3400
Gr: 6-8 | 920 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1313.
Dripping Springs Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
29400 Ranch Rd 12
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
(512) 858-3700
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
(512) 858-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 1,059 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1414.
Laura B Negley Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5940 Mcnaughton
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-8501
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-8501
Gr: PK-5 | 1,016 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1515.
Dripping Springs High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
940 W Hwy 290
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
(512) 858-3100
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
(512) 858-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 2,484 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1616.
Ralph Pfluger Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4951 Marsh Ln
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8510
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8510
Gr: PK-5 | 751 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1717.
Buda Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1060 Old San Antonio Rd
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 295-4431
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 295-4431
Gr: PK-5 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1818.
Jacob's Well Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3470 Ranch Rd 2325
Wimberley, TX 78676
(512) 847-5558
Wimberley, TX 78676
(512) 847-5558
Gr: 3-5 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1919.
Jack C Hays High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4800 Jack C Hays Trl
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-2911
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-2911
Gr: 9-12 | 2,191 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2020.
Blanco Vista Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2951 Blanco Vista Blvd
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 268-8506
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 268-8506
Gr: PK-5 | 718 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2121.
Moe And Gene Johnson High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4260 Ranch Rd 967
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8512
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8512
Gr: 9-12 | 2,802 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2222.
Crockett Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1300 Girard St
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 393-6400
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 393-6400
Gr: K-5 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2323.
Kyle Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 W Blanco St
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-3311
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-3311
Gr: PK-5 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2424.
Hernandez Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
333 Stagecoach Trl
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 393-6100
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 393-6100
Gr: K-5 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2525.
Wimberley High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Carney Ln
Wimberley, TX 78676
(512) 847-5729
Wimberley, TX 78676
(512) 847-5729
Gr: 9-12 | 854 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #2626.
Idea Kyle College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
640 Philomena Dr
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 822-4300
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 822-4300
Gr: 6-11 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2727.
Tobias Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1005 E Fm 150
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-8437
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-8437
Gr: PK-5 | 726 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2828.
Idea Kyle Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
640 Philomena Dr
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 822-4300
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 822-4300
Gr: K-5 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2929.
Susie Fuentes Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
901 Philomena Dr
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-7827
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-7827
Gr: PK-5 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #3030.
Hemphill Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3995 E Fm 150
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-4688
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-4688
Gr: PK-5 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #3131.
Armando Chapa Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3311 Dacy Ln
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-8500
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-8500
Gr: 6-8 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Dr T C Mccormick Jr Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5700 Dacy Ln
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-8508
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-8508
Gr: 6-8 | 1,116 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Rodriguez Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1481 Esplanade Pkwy
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 757-8490
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 757-8490
Gr: K-5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #3434.
Laura B Wallace Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1500 W Center St
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-2891
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-2891
Gr: 6-8 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #3535.
Hays Inspire Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2250 Clovis R Barker Rd
San Marcos, TX 78666
(210) 638-5400
San Marcos, TX 78666
(210) 638-5400
Gr: 7-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Show 28 more public schools in Hays County, TX (out of 63 total schools)
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Hays County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
500 F M 967
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 295-2765
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 295-2765
Gr: PK-2 | 294 students Minority enrollment: 44%
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
Gr: 8-10 | 4 students
4125 B Fm 967
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 295-5301
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 295-5301
Gr: 8-10 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1307 Uland Rd
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 392-7070
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 392-7070
Pride High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
540 Staples Rd
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 393-6864
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 393-6864
Gr: 10-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
4950 Jack C Hays Trl
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-1472
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-1472
Gr: 8 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hays County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Hays County, TX include Rooster Springs Elementary School, Elm Grove Elementary School and Sycamore Springs Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Hays County?
63 public schools are located in Hays County.
What percentage of students in Hays County go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Hays County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hays County?
Hays County public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Hays County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Hays County include: R C Barton Middle School vs. Eric Dahlstrom Middle School, San Marcos High School vs. Wimberley High School, Lehman High School vs. Jack C Hays High School
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