| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dripping Springs Independent School District | Dripping Springs | 10/10 Excellent · 96th pct | 8,375 | 8 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Wimberley Independent School District | Wimberley | 9/10 Excellent · 87th pct | 2,700 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Hays Consolidated Independent School District | Buda | 7/10 Good · 61st pct | 22,297 | 26 | PK–12 | 3 |
| San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District | Martindale | 3/10 Below Average · 21st pct | 8,447 | 11 | PK–12 | 3 |
How Hays County compares
Together they enroll 41,819 students across 49 schools. The largest is Hays Consolidated Independent School District with 22,297 students. Districts here average 7.2/10, above the Texas average of 5.7/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Hays County, Texas
Hays County has 4 public school districts covering 9 zip codes. The top-rated district in Hays County is Dripping Springs Independent School District (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Texas. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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