| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dripping Springs Independent School District | Driftwood | 10/10 Excellent · 96th pct | 8,375 | 8 | PK–12 | 3 |
| 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 | 2 |
| San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District | San Marcos | 3/10 Below Average · 21st pct | 8,447 | 11 | PK–12 | 1 |
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 7 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 (STAAR 2023), ranked against all districts in Texas. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Hays County, TX?
4 school districts serve zip codes in Hays County, TX. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Hays County, TX?
Of the districts serving Hays County, Dripping Springs Independent School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 96th percentile among Texas school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Texas reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Texas and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Texas only, never across state lines.