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Eanes ISD vs Austin ISD

Side-by-side comparison of two of Austin's top school districts. Academics, demographics, live MLS market context, and expert guidance.

Eanes ISD

Luxury

10/10

GreatSchools

98%

Grad Rate

$2.0M

12M SFR Median Sold

264 SFR sales

Austin ISD

6/10

GreatSchools

93%

Grad Rate

$625K

12M SFR Median Sold

3,740 SFR sales

Eanes ISD and Austin ISD are two of the most compared school districts in the Austin metro area. Eanes ISD serves Westlake Hills, Rollingwood, West Austin with a 10/10 GreatSchools rating, while Austin ISD covers Austin at 6/10. Use trailing-12-month single-family median sold price, price bands, active inventory, and recent sales-through to compare the real estate side of each school-zone decision.

“Families ask us about Eanes ISD vs Austin ISDevery week. The answer depends on your priorities - commute time, home budget, campus culture, and extracurricular programs all matter. We walk families through the tradeoffs so there are no surprises after closing.”

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Eanes ISD vs Austin ISD - Side-by-Side

MetricEanes ISDAustin ISD
GreatSchools Rating (2025-26)10/106/10
Niche Grade (2025-26)A+B+
Graduation Rate (2025-26)98%93%
Total Schools8120
Total Students7,71475,000
Student-Teacher Ratio13:114:1
Avg SAT Score12751100
12M Single-Family Median Sold$2.0M$625K
Cities ServedWestlake Hills, Rollingwood, West AustinAustin

Sources: GreatSchools.org, Niche.com, Texas Education Agency. Ratings as of the 2025-2026 school year. Market values use trailing-12-month single-family closed sales zoned to each district from the live MLS district market dataset, refreshed June 14, 2026.

District Intelligence

Compare School Districts

Side-by-side analysis of academics, demographics, and real estate value.

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Eanes ISD

Westlake Hills, Rollingwood, West Austin

Luxury

10/10

GreatSchools

A+

Niche

$2.0M

12M Median Sold

Lake Travis ISD

Lakeway, Bee Cave, Spicewood

Luxury

9/10

GreatSchools

A+

Niche

$850K

12M Median Sold

Head-to-Head Comparison

GreatSchools Rating
10/10
Eanes ISD
9/10
Lake Travis ISD
Niche Grade
A+
Eanes ISD
A+
Lake Travis ISD
Graduation Rate
98%
Eanes ISD
98%
Lake Travis ISD
Student-Teacher RatioLower is better
13:1
Eanes ISD
16:1
Lake Travis ISD
12M Median Sold
$2.0M
Eanes ISD
$850K
Lake Travis ISD
Total Students
7,714
Eanes ISD
11,230
Lake Travis ISD

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eanes ISD or Austin ISD better for families?

As of the 2025-2026 school year, Eanes ISD has a 10/10 GreatSchools rating with a A+ Niche grade, while Austin ISD is rated 6/10 with a B+ Niche grade. Both are strong options; the right choice depends on school fit, budget, commute, lifestyle priorities, and live MLS market behavior.

What are home prices in Eanes ISD vs Austin ISD?

Eanes ISD has a live MLS trailing-12-month single-family median sold price of $2.0M, based on 264 closed sales zoned to Eanes ISD, with active inventory currently at 136 listings. Austin ISD has a live MLS trailing-12-month single-family median sold price of $625K, based on 3,740 closed sales zoned to Austin ISD, with active inventory currently at 1,980 listings. Compare median price, price bands, active inventory, and sales-through rather than relying on a frozen average.

How do graduation rates compare between Eanes ISD and Austin ISD?

As of the 2025-2026 school year, Eanes ISD has a 98% graduation rate and Austin ISD has 93%. The Texas state average is 90.3%. Both districts exceed the state benchmark.

Which district has better schools, Eanes ISD or Austin ISD?

Eanes ISD has 8 schools serving 7,714 students, while Austin ISD has 120 schools serving 75,000 students. Eanes ISD rates higher on GreatSchools (10/10 vs 6/10). Each district has individual campuses that stand out - visit the district pages for school-by-school breakdowns.

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